A Graveside service for Margaret “Peggy” Whitehurst 86, is set for 11:00am Wednesday at Box Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Nathan VanHorn officiating.
Peggy died May 16, 2023 in Corinth, MS. She was born June 6, 1936 in Corinth, MS. to the late James Paul and Thelma Yeager. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was active singing in the choir until her health declined. She was a homemaker; she enjoyed floral arranging, working crossword puzzles, reading Christina novels and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul Yeager Jr. Col. William Yeager Ret.; daughter-in-law, Savannah Whitehurst.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, William “Bill” Whitehurst; son, Bobby Whitehurst; daughter, Betty Ann Coggin (Rick); grandchildren, Sarah Christian (Jared), Will Coggin, Kelli Williford (Derek); great grandchildren, Wyatt and Grady Christian.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialcorinth.com for the Whitehurst family.
Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home
