Peggy Etheridge

Peggy A. Etheridge,67, of St. Pete Beach, Florida passed away January 10, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Peg was born on August 29, 1951 in Galesburg Illinois. She was the daughter of Fred M. and Betty J. (Roberts) Rose. She is survived by her spouse Gary Etheridge sharing 30 years together. Her two daughters Stacy (Gavin) Phillips of Galesburg and Marcy (Jason) Olmsted of Dahinda. Her grandchildren that were truly her pride and joy; Zach, Morgan, Peyton, Emma, Abby, and Addy. Her nephew Michael R. (Missy) Angelo, and her great nephew Michael B. Angelo. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Sharon L. Angelo, brother in law Robert Angelo, and her granddaughter Paige Elizabeth Phillips.  Peg graduated from Galesburg high school and Carl Sandburg college cosmetology. She was employed as a District manager and later retired from Casey’s convenient stores.  Her greatest joy included spending time with her family always making fond memories including holidays and many vacations together. She loved tropical vacations most, later retiring to her favorite spot St. Pete Beach, Florida. She was very fond of gardening beautiful plants and flowers as well as spoiling her pets. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. A celebration of life has been planned and will be held on Friday, February 1, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Thomas Legacy Center at Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, 1849 N. Seminary St., Galesburg. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com . Memorials may be made to Debra of America 75 Broad St. Suite 300 New York, NY 10004 in memory of her granddaughter Paige or to the American Cancer Society PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 in memory of Peggy, her father Fred Rose, and sister Sharon Angelo.