Peggy Carolyn Sipes Lee, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2022.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Opal Sipes, and her infant twins, Jason and Cinda.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Norman Lee; daughter, Shawna Smith (Brian); Four grandchildren – Garrett Smith; Sara Wright (Trey); Shea Deck (Michael); Kylee Clark (Tyler); Five great-grandchildren – Amari Clark, Everly Smith, Grayson Deck, Levi Wright, and Harper Deck. Survivors also include her brother, Michael Sipes (Jeanene); sisters Marca Pearson (Randy), and Kathy Sipes, honorary sister, Mary Profetto; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
The family thanks God for His grace and mercy and wishes to thank the many friends and Grace Community Church at Deerfoot for the outpouring of love and support.
Peggy was born May 5, 1944, in Rockview, Missouri. She graduated from Chaffee High School in 1962 and then attended Southeast Missouri University. She later moved to St. Louis for work at McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft, where she met her husband, Norman. They were married on October 5, 1968. They moved to the Trussville area in 1979 and relocated to Springville in 2008. Following retirement from Astralloy-Vulcan, she devoted her time to her family and serving the Lord at Grace Community Church at Deerfoot. For many years, she faithfully served in a ministry for seniors called The JOY Club. Peggy also served in the nursery and the children’s AWANA ministry.
A funeral service will be held at Grace Community Church at Deerfoot on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 12:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be a procession and graveside service immediately following the service at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Grace Community Church at Deerfoot – 6020 Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville, AL 35173