Mary Dean Peavy, 69, passed away at WFH All Saints Hospital on Friday, June 28, 2013. She was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on April 25, 1944, the daughter of Roy and Hattie Lee Lockridge. She was a Racine resident for most of her life.
Mary will be remembered for her outgoing personality and love of life. She was a gifted vocalist, and truly enjoyed praising God through song. She sang many years with the Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir and most recently with the Starlight Gospel Singers. She also enjoyed gardening, and traveling with her friends. She was a faithful member of Second Missionary Baptist Church.
Mary will be dearly missed by her children, Lee (Jonessa) McGee of Kenosha, James (Regina) McGee, and Patricia McGee both of Racine; seven grandchildren, DaMarcus, Jairon, Dominique, Jared, Jarvis, Jessica, and Leah; and her sister, Paris Cunningham of Tupelo, Mississippi. She is further survived by her step-son, Shawn Peavy; foster-son, Terrance Borden; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Johnny and Irene Knox of New Orleans; and many dear friends, including Shirley Oliver, Lourie Bonner, Rosemary Davis, Annie Ruth Coleman, Lee and Kathy Mikell, and Michael and Frances Randolph. She was preceded in death by her parents, and by her husband, Ray Peavy.
Homegoing services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the Second Missionary Baptist Church (1250 Lathrop Ave) with Rev. J. Mark Freeman officiating. Pubic visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Mary will be laid to rest in Graceland Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013.
The family of Mary Peavy acknowledges with grateful appreciation the kindness and care provided by the staff at Becker-Shoop Care Center, WFH All Saints Hospital, Dr. Ryan Engel and his staff, and also Wheaton Hospice.
regine mcgee says
Miss u so much mom luv u always.
David & Dana Clark says
James, Lee Lee, & Pat you are in our prayers. Your mother was one of the best and I know she will be watching over you all.God took one of his best home. Yet you are now blessed to have a beautiful angel watching over you at all times. She will truely be missed. God bless.
Tamesha Ingram says
Dear Mary, Please watch over us. I am rejoicing that you are next to the King. Ill miss you till I see you again..
Christine Golden says
To the Family of Mrs. Mary Peavy the Family of Ms. Christine Golden would like to send their most Deepest Sympathy to each and everyone of you with the loss of your beloved Mother,Sister,Aunt,Cousin or friend. Because our Family will truly miss her deeply.
TIna MCgee says
PRAYING for my cousin who I love very much.I watch my aunt suffer and it broke my heart and now she’s gone to heaven with no worries and no pain.RIP Aunt may.u will be missed.
Carolyn Boykin Mclelland and family says
To the Mcgee family may God comfort your family grieving hearts especially during the holidays and after letting you all know your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Larry & Jackie Lockridge says
Family, “Let not your heart be troubled, believe in God.” We pray God’s strength and sustaining power upon you all.
Much love,
Larry & Jackie Lockridge & Family
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pamela Anderson says
Yes rest in peace you will be missed , i love you and i know you and my mom are dancing with the angles get your praise on!