ORLANDO, Fla. — Peggy Joanne Phillips, loving mother, wife, sister and nana, went to be with the Lord October 31, 2009 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s for seven years.

Born May 2, 1938, in Logan, she was a majorette and cheerleader for the Logan High Wildcats, where she graduated in 1956. Peggy was a resident of Kingswood Manor for 45 years. She worked as a dental office manager for 25 years. She was an avid bridge and bunko player. Peggy had a wonderful sense of humor, she was spirited and full of life and was a compassionate friend to all who knew her.

Preceding her in death was a daughter, Teresa Paige Berry, and her sister, Janet Brumfield.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Dean E. Phillips Sr.; sons, Dean E. (Connie) Phillips Jr., David Alex Phillips and Gary (Patty) Phillips; grandchildren, Alexis, Samantha, and C.J.; brother, James David Matney of Texas; sisters, Judy Hudson of Deland, Fla., Johnny (Ron Sr.) Ward of Milton, and Janie (Kenny) Reid of Virginia Beach, Va., and a brother-in-law, Bill Brumfield of Kentucky.

Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, at the Baldwin Fairchild Lake Ivanhoe Chapel with services following at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Baldwin Fairchild Lake Ivanhoe Chapel of Orlando, Fla., is in charge of the arrangements.