Peggy A. Pryor, 80, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 12:44 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Alhambra Rehab and Healthcare in Alhambra, Illinois.
She was born September 6, 1944, in Granite City, the daughter of the late Rufus and Vera (Whitaker) LeMaster.
She married the love of her life, James “Jim” Pryor on June 24, 1967, at Central Christian Church in Granite City and he passed away on November 14, 2021.
Peggy retired in 2009 from the Madison County Assessor’s office after 15 years of service as a clerk. She was a faithful member of Central Christian Church and had a love for all animals and cherished her many pets. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband, taking in all fifty states, visiting many different countries and enjoyed several cruises. Peggy loved her family and will be remembered for the love and special times shared with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by four children and their spouses, Tiffany and Marc Dahncke of Murray, Kentucky, Todd and Kim Pryor of Highland, Illinois, Torey and Katie Pryor of O’Fallon, Missouri and Lisa and Steve Gray of Pickering, Ontario in Canada; eleven grandchildren and spouses, Christian and Madyson Dahncke, Nolan Dahncke, Brendan Dahncke, Ian Dahncke, Garrett Pryor, Carter Pryor, Derrick Pryor, Drew Pryor, Summer Pryor, Jonathan and Aleesha Gray and Leigh Ann Gray; nieces and nephews, Vera and Greg Figurido and Larry and Debra LeMaster; other extended family and friends.
In addition to her beloved husband of 54 years and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Eldon LeMaster.
In celebration of her life, visitation will be at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024, with Pastor Derrell Brame officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon.
Memorials may be made to Renee’s Rescue Sanctuary or to the Granite City A.P.A. and may be accepted at the funeral chapel.
