HERRIN -- Peggy J. McRaven, 68, formerly of Jonesboro, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2011, in Shawnee Christian Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
Peggy was born Dec. 26, 1942, in Buncombe to Roy and Velda (Hancock) Bird.
She and Howard McRaven were married Aug. 28, 1958, in Cobden.
Peggy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She co-owned Gibbs-McRaven Shelter Care Home from 1968 to 2003.
In the past, she enjoyed gardening, traveling with her family and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Lisa McRaven of Herrin; one grandson, Jory McRaven of Herrin; one granddaughter, Maci (Darrell) Hutson of Herrin; four great-grandchildren, Addyson McRaven, Jace McRaven, Jaeda McRaven and Dax Hutson; one sister, Pat (Keith) Saylor of Richmond, Ind.; one half brother, Raymond (Martha) Bird of Fairfield; several cousins, nieces, nephews, other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Howard McRaven.
Funeral services for Peggy McRaven will be conducted at 1 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011, at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Pastor Joe Aldridge officiating.
Burial will be in Jonesboro Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 18.
Published in The Southern Illinoisan from March 16 to March 17, 2011
Note: Peggy Bird was a member of the A-J Class of 1960.