Margaret L. "Peggy" Bates, 90, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at Brethren Village. She was born in Danville, IL to the late Walter Goldie and Rose Caroline (Laker) Bremer. Her husband of 65 years, Richard A. Bates, passed away in 2016.

Peggy graduated from the University of Illinois and taught for various school districts. She was past president of the National Home Economics Association and past president of the F&M College Auxiliary.

A member of Lancaster Church of The Brethren, she taught the Questers Sunday School Class and was president of the Women's Association of the Church of the Brethren. Peggy enjoyed singing.

Surviving Peggy are her son Richard L. Bates, husband of Karen of Waynesville, NC, son-in-law John Sechrist of Wrightsville and 6 grandchildren, Kelly Sechrist, Alexis Sechrist, Logan Lyngaas, Britney Bates, Saresa Bates and Zonnell Bates. In addition to her husband Richard, Peggy was preceded in death by their daughter, Sandra L. Sechrist.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, October 8, 2017 in the chapel at Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA, with Rev. Dana Statler and Rev. J. Calvin Wenger officiating. A viewing will take place from 1 to 2 PM on Sunday at Brethren Village. Private interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center, 625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.