Margaret Hannan Laramie

Margaret Hannan (“Peggy”) Laramie, 67, beloved wife of, John K. “Kip” Laramie, moved to her new heavenly home on July 7, 2024, after bravely battling a rare form of non-smoker’s lung cancer for more than 2 years.

She attended Immaculata Preparatory High School, then graduated with honors in journalism from Loyola University in New Orleans, LA. She started her career as press secretary for U.S. Representative Lindy Boggs (D-LA). Well-organized and with a keen mind for details, Peggy then worked for more than 30 years in public information and executive communications for the National Cable Television Association, the American Gas Association, and AARP.

Loving and thoughtful Peggy was an artist and avid storyteller whose passion was crafting text and photos into memory books for family and friends. She and Kip loved gardening, hikes, golf, good food, and nature.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her siblings Cathy Hotka (Michael), Marilyn Hannan, and Tom Hannan (Cheryl), and her sisters-in-law, Carole Laramie, Maria Laramie, Joy Laramie (Jamie Nicholas) and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, Patrick J. and Margaret T. Hannan and brother-in-law, Joe Laramie.

Special thanks to Alex Spira, M.D. and NEXT Oncology Virginia for extending Peggy’s life by enrolling her in a series of clinical research trials that sought to achieve FDA-approved cancer treatments. The family also wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care given at VHC Health and all the other medical professionals who cared for her along the way.

Friends are invited to pay their respects at 1:30 PM on Saturday, July 13 at Queen of Apostles Church, 4401 Sano St, Alexandria, VA 22312. A requiem Mass will follow at 2:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 4200 Harewood Rd, NE, Washington, DC 20017.