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Margaret L. “Peggy” Bates, 90
September 29, 2017
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.
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Condolences to the Family
October 01, 2017
Dear Peggy,
We have laughed together, cried together and supported one another through our most difficult moments. You lived life with strength, grace and an openness of heart and mind. I was blessed to be part of it. I loved your zest for life. You showed me what it means to have strength in your convictions and the confidence to express them. Your belief in me helped me be a better person. I will miss you… always! I draw strength from you still, knowing you are reunited with your loved ones and our Lord and Savior. Until we meet again I will find solace in thinking of you now singing in God’s heavenly choir.
With much Love, Dawn
Dear Rick, Karen, John, Kelly, and Lexie,
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss and how you will miss Peggy. She was a force of nature that blew love, joy, laughter and at times exasperation into our lives. Even now she makes me smile through the tears. Hold tight to all those wonderful memories. She wants us to remember her with a smile. Dawn
October 01, 2017
Dearest Peg, I will miss you and your wonderful sense of humor. I enjoyed our “talks”. I will never forget the catalog mishap and me calling as your “grandaughter” giving them a piece of my mind. I hope I brightend your day as much as you brightend mine! Rest in peace my lady. Lori
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- 3001 Lititz Pike
- Lancaster, PA
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- Sunday, October 08, 2017
- 2:00 PM
- chapel at Brethren Village
- 3001 Lititz Pike
- Lancaster, PA
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