Obituary: Margaret "Peggy" Drury

Funeral Services

Funeral services will take place on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM (Mountain).

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

Visitation

A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.

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In memory of

Margaret "Peggy" Drury

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip at the age of 85

Margaret J. “Peggy” O’Neal was born July 29, 1929, in Philip, South Dakota, the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Robinson) O’Neal. She grew and received her education in Philip, graduating from Philip High School in 1948.

Peggy was united in marriage to Reed T. Drury on May 22, 1948, in Pierre, South Dakota. They made their home in Philip where they raised their four children. Over her lifetime, Peggy worked at the Midway Cafe, the Ben Franklin Store for Max Husband, the Pioneer Review, for Janie Kennedy in the Career Closet, and worked at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital for numerous years as a Lab and X-Ray Technician, and later as a nurse’s aide.
Her husband Reed preceded her in death on September 3, 1996. Peggy continued to make her home in Philip, and at the age of 73, Peggy retired.

Peggy was a 60-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Peggy enjoyed reading books and watching old movies.

Survivors include two daughters Barb Clements and her husband Raymond, Jr. of Kadoka, and Penny Stahl and her husband Bill of Midland; two sons Reed “Neal” Drury and his wife Becky of Rapid City, and Kenneth Drury and his wife Deb of Rapid City; nine grandchildren Jared Lobdell, Tristan Clements, Ryan Stahl, Eric Stahl, Nicholas Drury, Nathan Drury, Neal Drury, Samantha Hoff, and Jessie Hudson; 18 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law Janet Drury of Sturgis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband Reed, Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers Jack , Marvin “Sonny”, and Kenneth O’Neal.

Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with vigil service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 8, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Kevin Achbach as celebrant.

Interment was held at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

VISITATION
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 - 5-7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Thursday, January 8, 2015 - 10:00 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Philip, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Kevin Achbach

MUSIC
Jo Anne Stilwell - Pianist
Brittney Drury - Vocalist
“We Are The Light Of The World” #608
“Song of the Body of Christ” #325
“Amazing Grace”
“O Loving God” #688
“On Eagles Wings” #438

USHERS
Rene Konst - Cindy Miller

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Ron Coyle - Lester Pearson - Joann Pearson

LECTOR
Rita O’Connell

GIFT BEARERS
Bill Stahl - Penny Stahl

ALTAR SERVERS
Paul Guptill - Samantha Schofield

PALLBEARERS
Jared Lobdell - Tristan Clements - Ryan Stahl
Eric Stahl - Nicholas Drury - Nathan Drury
Neal Drury - Samantha Hoff - Jessie Hudson

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

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Ken, Debra, & family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God Bless ~ Rex & Shirley Gilles Marcus (1/3/2015)
So sad to hear of Peggys passing. I have really been missing at Mass. Our thoughts prayers and blessings go out to you all. Peggy was just a wonderful gal. God bless her and all of you. ~ Ray & Karen Gibson Philip SD (1/3/2015)
I'm sorry to hear of Peggy's passing. She was a heck of a lady and I remember fondly she and Reed coming over to visit my parents. Prayers to your family. ~ Melissa Reckling Rapid City (1/3/2015)
I have such fond memories of Peggy growing up we spent allot of time at the Drury's . She will be missed . We will keep you in our thoughts & Prayers . So sorry for your loss but she's up in heaven now with your dad ~ Susan & Jack Heinz Philip (1/3/2015)
Barb and family I am so sorry to hear that Peggy has passed. She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed by many. Sending my sympathy to her family and friends. May God Bless You. ~ gloria buhring 125 village drive apt. 22 winchester Oregon (1/3/2015)
Always loved seeing Peggy when I worked with her and when I would come home for church. She will be missed! ~ bonnie moses nebraska (1/3/2015)
Peggy was quite a lady, we have enjoyed knowing her. Hold on to all the memories, just know she is at peace. ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip (1/3/2015)
So sorry for your loss Barb. Your in my thoughts and prayers. ~ Lory Walker Kadoka (1/3/2015)
Sympathy to the family. ~ Dillard Enright Sturgis SD (1/3/2015)
Barb I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ~ Vicki (Dean) Swanson Sioux Falls (1/3/2015)
Barb and family, so sorry about your mom. I know you were close and you'll have lots of memories to hang onto. ~ Nancy Peterson Kadoka, SD (1/3/2015)
I am so sorry! I worked with Peg-a-Lee for lots of years, and we had our share of good times. I took her a homemade pint of picked beets one time, and she ate the WHOLE jar. We had quite a few laughs over that. I loved her because she always called me "Lee". (Have always wanted to be called that, dislike Lee Ann). Peg-a-Lee will be missed! ~ Lee Ann and Rod Knutson Philip (1/3/2015)
Dear Kenneth, Neal, Barbie, Pennie, and Loving Family: We are so very sorry to hear of your loss! May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you with peace during this sad time. River has been telling me with concern about her great grandma, so I have been praying for you guys. Our blessings and love, Mike & Shar ~ Mike and Shar Moses Philip South Dakota (1/3/2015)
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful women and will be missed by all that knew her. ~ Ellie Bettelyoun Lander, Wyoming (1/3/2015)
Barb, Penney, Neal and Kenneth, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mother. She was a very special lady. I enjoyed working with her. She was a good friend to my mom and we always had good visits. God Bless. ~ Ralph & Cathy Fiedler 2130 Ellen St. Sturgis, S. D. (1/3/2015)
Barb, Penny and family so sorry to hear about your mom. She was quite a character. I always enjoyed visiting with her when I came home. Prayers for all of you! ~ Paula (Erdmann) Stone Lubbock, Tx. (1/3/2015)
As a veteran, I am writing to offer my condolences to the family of Peggy Drury. In our time of mourning, we can draw comfort from the scriptures. John 5:28, 29 "Do not marvel at this, the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his [Jesus] voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life," You are in my prayers. ~ Darlene Johnson St. Francis, SD (1/3/2015)
Barb, prayers to you and family. ~ Connie Clements Richards Altoona IA (1/3/2015)
So sorry for your loss. Peggy was a wonderful friend to my mom, Marie Hansen - enjoyed chatting with her when she would visit Mom. Take comfort that she is in a wonderful place. ~ Paula Poss Riverside CA (1/3/2015)
Sympathy to all of Peggy's family. I have known her family most of my life as I used to catch rides to the country with her Dad so we go back a long ways. I will miss seeing her when we visit Philip. Keeping you all in our prayers and thoughts at this time. ~ Bev Jahner Kerrville Texas (1/3/2015)
Aunt Peggy was everyone hopes for in an Aunt. Always happy, always interested in what all us "kids" were all up to. Her laugh was contagious. I will miss her smiling face and warm heart. ~ Dennes Barrett Lead (1/3/2015)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at the loss of Great Aunt Peggy! Peggy was a wonderful woman and always had a smile on her face. I wish I could have made it for the funeral. Warm Hugs being sent your way. ~ Deb Whipple Baltic, SD (1/3/2015)
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the death of your loved one. She was a very special lady. ~ Bonnie Fitzgerald Memphis, TN (1/3/2015)
I am smiling as I write at the memories I have of time spent with Peggy while she worked at my mom's store. She brought life to the place and I remember how she always spoke to me like one of the girls, not a kid. What a great attitude she always had. I am thankful for her lifelong friendship with mom and how she always took such a great interest in us kids. Peggy is admired and will be greatly missed. My heartfelt prayers to all her friends and family. Heaven just livened up for sure! ~ Christy (Kennedy) Webley Athens, AL (1/3/2015)
Thinking of you all and sending my deepest sympathy...so sorry for your loss. ~ Julie Elshere Furchner 104 Laramie Trail Ft. Pierre (1/3/2015)
Neal and families, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Peggy, I worked with Peggy at the hospital, and there was never a dull moment. Hugs and prayers to all of you, she was a wonderful person. ~ Evan and SandyCross Gillette, WY (1/3/2015)