Peggy Jean Attebury, 88, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 11:00 P.M. Thursday, August 30, 2018 at River to River Residential Community of Marion.
Peggy was born in Paducah on July 13, 1930 to Herman and Evelyn Ford. She was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed sewing and various handicrafts.
Mrs. Attebury is survived by her daughters, Judy Attebury and Kathy Kobler (Gary), all of Marion; her sister, Wanda Ray, of Paducah; her grandchildren, Larry Shelton (Lindsay) and Kara Kobler; four great grandchildren which include Reese and Beckett Shelton; three great great grandchildren.
Mrs. Attebury was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Walter Attebury; her parents, Herman and Evelyn Hall Ford; her sister Jennie Attebury; her brother Harold Ford.
A graveside funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Maplelawn Park Cemetery with Bro. Steve Ray officiating.
Visitation will be held from 11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Kentucky Chapter, 6100 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205 or Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Rd., Marion, IL 62959.
You may leave a message of condolence or light a candle of remembrance at www.milnerandorr.com.
