Peggy Jean McElhenny

Peggy Jean McElhenny, age 89, of Henderson, passed away peacefully April 20, 2019. She was born June 11, 1929, in San Mateo, CA to Margaret and Alexander Ogston. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Morgan and Alexander.

Peggy was raised in Los Angeles, CA where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Hugh Edward McElhenny, on March 19, 1949. She was Vice president of her senior high school class in 1948 and president of the co-ed club. She played drums in the Drum and Bugle Core.

Peggy loved her family and was an excellent homemaker. She enjoyed decorating the many homes they owned over the years and did so beautifully. She loved to dance; she and Hugh were always the best dancers on the floor.

She was very supportive of her husband’s career that took them to many cities over the years. Peggy was always ready to go and loved to travel. She and Hugh enjoyed their trips together to Italy, China, Carribean, and Mexico.

Peggy is survived by her husband of 70 years, Hugh McElhenny; daughters Karen McElhenny (Christopher), Susan Hemenway (Russell); grandchildren Sean Simmons (Jennifer), Jennifer Hemenway, Kyle Hemenway, Keith Hemenway (Loreal); great-granddaughters Ally and Josie Simmons and great-grandson Hudson Hemenway.