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Virginia Anne Bethea Peavey

Graveside service for Mrs. Virginia Anne Bethea Peavey of Brookhaven is 10:00 am Monday, July 13, 2020,

at New Sight Cemetery with visitation starting at 9:30 until time of service at New Sight Cemetery.

Mrs. Virginia Anne Bethea Peavey, 80, went to be with her Lord on July 10, 2020, at her home.

She was born on February 4, 1940.

Virginia Anne Peavey filled her days as a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was a longtime community volunteer with all her sons’ activities, including PeeWee football, Dixie Youth baseball,

and the BHS Booster Club, to name a few. She was also very active at First Baptist Church and served as Secretary/Treasurer for BHS Class of ’58.

Through the years she was employed with Tower Loan Brokers, Allred Insurance, Lincoln County Livestock Barn, and Sullivans Sporting Goods.

She was an avid collector of cookbooks and all things “chicken”. To her friends and family, she was known as a master chef and a huge sports fan.

 

Preceding her in death were her father, George Isom Bethea, mother, Bertha Viola Bethea Smith, stepfather, Millard Smith, brother, George Harvey Bethea,

sister, Audrey Elaine Smith Pringle, and, a great-grandson, Holt Davis Landry.

 

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Billy Ray Peavey; sons, Joel Tucker Peavey, and wife, Leah Ann, Christopher Todd Peavey, and Michael Tristan Peavey, Sr.

She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Jessica Lauren Peavey Landry and husband, Jon, Ashley Christian Holtslander, Nicholas Ray Peavey,

Emily Ann Freeman Newell, Scottie Jacob Peavey, Christopher Luke Peavey, Shelby Rae Peavey, Michael Tristan Peavey, Jr., Rebecca Anne Peavey,

Nathan Freeman Peavey, Abigail Rose Peavey, Elliott Locke Peavey and great-grandchildren, Tucker Davis Landry, Tarver Ray Landry, Taylor Kayt Landry,

Michael Keagen Newell and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and special friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BHS Paul Moyer Scholarship Fund through the Bank of Brookhaven.

9 comments

  • Comment Link Gloria McNair Allen Wednesday, 15 July 2020 17:57 posted by Gloria McNair Allen

    i am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Viginia"a passing. She was such a kind and sweet person to everyone. I know her family will miss her greatly. Mothers and sons have a real bond that no one could ever break.

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  • Comment Link Angie Bessonette Tuesday, 14 July 2020 14:19 posted by Angie Bessonette

    So sorry to hear of Mrs. Virginia’s passing. Praying for your family.

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  • Comment Link Larry and  Margie Case Monday, 13 July 2020 13:24 posted by Larry and Margie Case

    tHE WORLD HAS LOST A BEAURUFUL,LOVING, KIND, CARING PERSON WHOSE BEAUTIFUL SMILE AND KIND WORDS WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED we WILL MISS YOU SO, Virginia,, WE ARE SO SO SORRY FOR YOU. Billy, AND THE LOSS TO ALL OF YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILY. WE LOVE YOU
    LARRY AND MARGIE CASE

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  • Comment Link Barry Newell Monday, 13 July 2020 09:54 posted by Barry Newell

    Billy, Tucker, Todd, Michael & Family:
    I extend to you my sympathy in
    Virginia's passing. Praying for you and
    may God's peace and comfort be with
    you at this time and in the days to come.
    Barry Newell

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  • Comment Link Linda Williams Sunday, 12 July 2020 17:55 posted by Linda Williams

    So sorry to hear of your loss. She was one awesome lady. Prayers for you all for comfort in the days ahead.

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  • Comment Link Rudy Grenn Sunday, 12 July 2020 13:38 posted by Rudy Grenn

    Rudy and Tommye Lou extend our sympathy to you. Virginia will be missed. We send our thoughts and prayers.

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  • Comment Link Jan Delaughter Sunday, 12 July 2020 13:12 posted by Jan Delaughter

    So sorry to hear of Mrs Virginia’s passing. You all are in my prayers!

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  • Comment Link Norris P Landry Saturday, 11 July 2020 23:23 posted by Norris P Landry

    So sorry for your loss. I know she was a special lady. m God Bless you All.

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  • Comment Link William and Nancy Moore Saturday, 11 July 2020 21:46 posted by William and Nancy Moore

    Billy we are so sorry. I will never forget how good she was to me when we moved over here. We will be praying for you and the family in the days ahead.

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