- Visitation
Monday, July 10, 2023
4:00 to 8:00 pm
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
9:00 to 10:00 am
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
- Service
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
10:00 am
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
- Full Obituary
Peggy L. Black, 72, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, IL.
She was born on October 27, 1950, in East St. Louis, IL, to Robert and Edna (nee Stratton) Peck. On June 14, 1969, Peggy married William “Bill” Black in East St. Louis.
Peggy grew up in the East St. Louis area and graduated from East Side High School in 1968. She has been living in Highland for 15 years, moving from Caseyville, IL with her late husband, Bill. Peggy was a secretary at Hinchcliffe Elementary School, O’Fallon District 90, for 20 plus years. She also worked at the Korte Rec Center in Highland for a short time.
Peggy had various hobbies including sewing, crocheting, and watching movies; especially scary ones, Christmas themed, and John Wayne’s “The Quiet Man” and “Big Jake”. She had a love for red trucks, Bigfoot, and all things to do with birds: feeders, houses, and types. Peggy greatly enjoyed fishing at Grassy Lake in Giant City, as well as going to yard sales, and making special desserts for parties and gatherings.
Peggy was a funny, giving, and helpful person. She loved her children, grandchildren, and her two dogs; a Yorkie named Max and a Goldendoodle named Bailey.
The family extends a special thank you to the caregivers at Parkway Gardens Assisted Living and Memorial Hospital in Shiloh.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, William “Bill” Black and her parents, Robert and Edna Peck.
Peggy is survived by her children, Dawn (Bill) Poe, Highland, IL, Robin (Larry Porschen) Nelson, Fairview Heights, IL, William “Bill” (Stacie) Black, Highland, IL; grandchildren, Chase Poe, Mia Poe, Gabby (Travis Smith) Nelson, Hunter Nelson, Haley Black; brothers, Billy Michael (Cindy) Peck, Jeffrey (Patty) Peck; best friend, Ernestine “Sis” Briley; many other family members and friends.
Memorial donations may be made to Partners for Pets or to Swim Across America (Benefiting the Siteman Cancer Research Center) Please list Mia Poe in the memo line of all checks as she will be swimming in honor of her grandmother on August 26, 2023, or, for online donation, please follow this link: 2023 St. Louis Open Water Swim: Miss Mia Poe - Swim Across America
Visitation: Monday, July 10, 2023, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 9:00 to 10:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10:00 am, Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
Clergy: Pastor Matt Embry, Mosaic Church, Highland, IL
Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL
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