Peggy Groves McDowell Pikeville, Tennessee Obituary

Peggy Groves McDowell

Peggy Groves McDowell, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Peggy was the daughter of the late Nan Griffith Dabbs Blake and the late Walter Dabbs. Born in Detroit Michigan on October 17, 1937, she was brought to Tennessee at age nine months and spent her life in Van Buren, Bledsoe, and Sequatchie Counties with seven years in Louisville, Ky. Preceding Peggy in death were her husbands, Jim L. Groves and Lewis C. McDowell; grandson, James Patton Slemp. She graduated from VanBuren County High School and attended both UTC and Tennessee Tech. She worked in several areas including the Tennessee Department of Corrections, the Tennessee Department of Parks, the old Sequatchie General Hospital, and others. She loved fun, pranks, and lots of laughs, but was also an avid reader of her Bible, the roots of early Christianity, the Hebrew scripture and their contributions to the world, especially the Ten Commandments Law of God and the redemption that is in Christ. She also loved to sing, play the piano, read and write poetry, watching western movies, and loved her family. She is survived by her children, Ben (Brooke) Groves, Chattanooga, TN, Nanette Groves (Jerry) Smith, Pikeville, TN, and Becky Groves Slemp, Franklin, TN. She had six wonderful grandchildren, and two awesome great-grandchildren that she loved dearly. A celebration of life will be 6:00 pm CDT Friday, July 23, 2021 at Pikeville Funeral Home. The family will receive friends 3:00 pm CDT until service time. A private burial will be held at a later date in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Condolences can be made at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com. Pikeville Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
October 17, 1937 - July 21, 202110/17/193707/21/2021
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Paulette Bell
July 24, 2021
We didn't have the privilege of meeting Peggy, but we know and love Nanette, Jerry and their family. We are sorry for your loss and send our love and sincere sympathy. We are praying for you during this difficult time. Elmer and Paulette Bell
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Goldie Crabtree
July 23, 2021

To : Peggy's children: So Sorry My prayers are with You All during this time I Love that Peggy, we laughed, we cried, we talked for hours. We have memories.....
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Lori Wooden Smith
July 23, 2021
Ms. Peggy was a sweet and beautiful lady inside and out! She and I had a lot of good times when she came to get her hair done........she was one of my favorite customers!! I loved her dearly!! Praying for her family during this time.
Candle of Peace was posted for Peggy Groves McDowell.
Candle of Peace was posted for Peggy Groves McDowell.
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Tommy Miller
July 23, 2021
Peggy Joyce was my Sunday school teacher when I was a young boy and she a high school student in Van Buren County. She must have made an impact on me as I never forgot her. Condolences to the family.
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Brenda Randolph Cooney
July 22, 2021
So sorry, Ben, Annette and Becky, for the loss of your sweet mother. My prayers are with you, your family and loved ones. God bless you all.🙏❤️
Heavenly Arch was posted for Peggy Groves McDowell.
Heavenly Arch was posted for Peggy Groves McDowell.
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Tammy Cranfill
July 22, 2021
My prayers are with your family and your friends. Heaven has received another 😇.Ben I'm truly sorry for your loss 🙏💔.
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