Martha "Peggy" Perry

Martha Helen “Peggy” Perry, age 95, of Olivet, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Savior on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was born January 7, 1928, at the family home in Redmond Twp., Cross Village, Michigan, the daughter of Lawrence and Emma (Kleinfelt) Bargy. The family moved to Walton Township in 1940. Peggy graduated from Olivet High School in 1946. After graduating Peggy worked for Michigan Bell Telephone before she married Vinton Perry in 1948. After they were married, she went to work for Airway Manufacturing in Olivet as a receptionist and retired after 23 faithful years of service. She was a life member of the Bellevue/Olivet Order of the Eastern Star and member of the Eaton Area Senior Center. Peggy also volunteered for many years reading to children at Fern Persons Elementary School and worked as a demo lady at Feldpausch in Bellevue. In her spare-time she enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, and spending time with her loving family.

Peggy is survived by her children, David (Sheryl) Perry of Marshall, Donald (Rose) Perry of Bellevue, Denise (Don) Cummings of Olivet; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vinton; siblings, Earl Bargy, Don Bargy, Betty Masters, and Ruth Gierzak.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 11 A.M. at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home with Rev. Garry Fisher officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Olivet Cemetery.

Those desiring may make contributions in Peggy’s memory to Eaton County Meals on Wheels 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 48813.