Born January 26, 1934 in Danville to Darrell Dean and Margaret M. (Finney) DeNeal, she married Joseph “Joe” H. Swinford on February 8, 1953 in Sidell, Illinois. He died July 28, 2018 in Pekin. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one great grandchild; one-step grandchild and one great-great grandchild.
Surviving are two sons, Scott (Mary) Swinford of Clinton, and Brian (Sandy) Swinford of Morton; five grandchildren: Nicole Bowman, Andrea Swinford, T.J. (Hannah) Swinford, Beau Swinford and Breck Swinford; three step-grandchildren; seven step-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Peggy worked in the accounting department at Amoco Oil Company in North Pekin for 20 years, retiring in 1992.
An avid St. Louis Cardinals and Bradley Braves Basketball fan, Peggy also enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and working crossword puzzles.
Peggy was a longtime dedicated member of First United Presbyterian Church of Pekin where she was a former Deacon and Elder. She also served in the Beta Sigma Phi Juniors Women’s Club and Christian Civic Outreach.
Her private funeral will be Saturday at First United Presbyterian Church in Pekin. Pastor John Swinford will officiate. Entombment will be at Glendale Chapel Mausoleum in Pekin.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be given to First United Presbyterian Church, 1717 Highwood Avenue, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
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