PEGGY REILLEY
Peggy Reilley, 82, of Powell Ohio, formerly of St. Clairsville passed away peacefully on Saturday November 4, 2023, at Ganzhorn Suites. Peggy was most commonly and affectionately known as Mammaw.
Born on September 4, 1941, Marion, Alabama, daughter of the late Glen Wood and Annie Merl Coley.
Peggy’s professional life flourished as she dedicated herself to the position of Director of Quality for Bobbie Brooks Apparel. Her commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail left an indelible mark on both her colleagues and the industry she served.
But Peggy’s impact extended far beyond the professional realm. She was an avid member of the Belmont Hills Country Club and found solace and community within the First Presbyterian Church of St. Clairsville. Her role as a Deacon allowed her to serve others and share her abundant compassion with those in need. Additionally, Peggy was an enthusiastic participant in the local garden club, allowing her love for nature and beauty to blossom.
A true explorer at heart, Peggy had a wanderlust spirit that led her to travel the world. Alongside her beloved late husband, Dennis Reilley, she ventured to countless destinations, creating cherished memories that would last a lifetime. Even after settling into an assisted living facility, Peggy remained vibrant and active, always embracing life’s adventures with open arms.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dennis Reilley, daughter Karen Jo Wood siblings, Edna Lucille Coley Holifield, Mary Katherine Coley Lightsey, Charles Clifford Coley, Robert Cecil Coley.
Those left behind to honor Peggy’s legacy is her brother Mickey Coley, her granddaughter Tonya (Ron) Hill their children Maddox and Ryder, her son Shawn (Cindy) Reilley their children Conor and Kelly, daughter Shelley (Nancy) Reilley-Hyman their children Dakota and Parker Reilley, Chaz, Fonz, Zac and Azalea Hyman.
A celebration of Peggy’s remarkable life will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Care Funeral and Cremation Specialists, 204 West Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio, starting at 10:30 a.m. with a service commencing at 11 a.m. Let us gather together to honor her memory, share stories that bring smiles to our faces, and remember the extraordinary woman who touched our lives.