Peggy Ann Hairrell, 89, of Decatur, AL passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. Visitation will be Thursday, June 12 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm and funeral service at 2:00 pm at Colbert Memorial Chapel. Brother Thomas Thornton and Brother Eric Albright officiating. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens.
Peggy was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was a devoted wife and mother, loved directing weddings, decorating, and entertaining guests. Hospitality was always found in the Hairrell home. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Peggy is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Elbert Taylor (Snooky) Hairrell; parents, James Eders Canerday, Sr and Movaline Powers Canerday; brother, James Eders Canerday, Jr; and son
-in-law, Arlen Dwight “Buster” Petty.
She is survived by her three children, Teresa Ann Hairrell, Elbert Keith Hairrell (Terri), Jamie Roberts (Kirk); grandchildren, Lee Clark (Janna), Lauren Petty, Lise Greene (Jim), Aubrey White (Justin), Justin Hairrell (Tasha), Ansley Baccus (JonTyler), Judson Roberts, Addison David (Josh), 14 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Our family gives special thanks to Riverside Senior Living, Decatur Home Care, and Hospice of the Valley for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
