Peggy Beckner Spady, 86, of Newport News, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ on October 4, 2025. She was born on January 20,1939 in Callaway, Virginia to
her late parents, Lou Ella Waldron Beckner and Russell Edwin Beckner.
Peggy was a caring, loving, devoted mother to her four children. She was their biggest
supporter and encourager. Also, Peggy was a great listener and loved to laugh. She
was a longtime member of Parkview Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday
School teacher for young children. Peggy loved her Sunday School Class and the many
fun times they shared.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter Cathy S. Matthews; sons, George W.
Spady, III (Sheila), Rusty Spady and his wife Terry, and Rodney Spady; eight
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of wonderful cousins and many
friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mashour Yousef, Nurse Practitioner Jessica Cockrill,
and Nurse Torey Smith for their compassionate care, and Riverside Hospice for their
kindness.
A visitation will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at
Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601.
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The most fun times I have ever had with a dear friend, it was with my dear friend Peggy Spady. The memories that we created when we were healthy, were memories that kept us going when we got sick. Having dinner, riding the Merry Go Round, which Peggy could hop on one of the horses quicker than any child or me. We enjoyed going to dinner and talking about us going to Paradise Ocean Club for lunch and for some fun! . Peggy and her daughter, Cathy attended my 25th Wedding Anniversary party and again, Peggy made special moments being there so memorable. I could go on and on not only about fun, but how much we loved our family and friends. We talked about our God and how we always kept that closer walk with him.
Peggy, you can now run the streets of gold pain free. One day, I will be running them with youand my mama. You knew I loved you and so did my family.
Your Cathy took great care of you because she loved her mama dearly she knew how much you loved her.
As long as I can remember Peggy Spady was a mother to alot of kids at Parkview Baptist Church..I myself always called her mom and she was always there for me…Know one can take her place cause she was always in Church in the same sit…She was the best mom anyone could every have..I always feeled just as loved as her only children does..she will be in my heart as her children do..I will always ❤️ love and pray for my only family for there are one Peggy that we call MOTHER …WE LOVE YOU AND WILL BE MISSED IN MY HEART ALWAYS..AND I will always be there for my brothers and sister too…
Our deepest sympathy to Cathy, Mickey, Rusty, Rodney and their families. Peggy was a delightful person and always had a smile on her face. Her kind, gentle spirit, even during her long illness, was remarkable. And it was always uplifting to hear Peggy share the abundant love she had for her Christian faith and her family. She will be missed! We hope that with time your profound sadness will be replaced with the many fun, special memories you had with your beloved Mother. We were blessed to know and love her.