Peggy Joyce Edmonson Obituary

We bid farewell to Peggy Joyce Edmonson of Centralia, Illinois, born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 30, 2024 at the age of 89. Peggy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Peggy Joyce Edmonson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her spouse Jerry Dale Edmonson; her daughter Rebecca Hammond; her grandson Matthew Sprehe; and her brother Roy Newborn. She is survived by: her children, Belinda Fitz (Hugh) of Mascoutah, IL, Aaron Edmonson (Rhonda) and Jennifer Crabtree (David); her grandchildren, Angela Wolfe (Chris), Jera Alcorn, Carrie Berry, Gregory Carpenter Jr., Lori Yarbrough, Andy Sprehe (Jennifer), Paul Fitz (Christine), Joel Fitz, Jeremy Sprehe (Gina), Alexandra Morris (Robert), Andi Payne (JT), Seth Edmonson (Katie), Kelsey Crabtree (Heather), Karissa Crabtree, Dalton Crabtree and Jessica Hammond; her brother Earl Newborn; her sister-in-law Jane Edmonson; and also Dennis Hammond of Centralia. She is also survived by 41 great grandchildren, and 13 great-greatgrandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Central City Baptist Church (304 S Broadway, Centralia, IL 62801). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, January 4th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Instead of floral tributes, Peggy's family encourages memorial gifts to Centralia's 6 Lemons group providing assistance and support to cancer patients and their families, the Centralia Humane Society or a charity of your choice.