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Peggy Neal <I>Pepper</I> Schantz

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Peggy Neal Pepper Schantz

Birth
Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA
Death
4 Jun 2021 (aged 79)
Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Athens, Limestone County, Alabama, USA Add to Map
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In Memory of Our Niece:

Peggy Neal Pepper Schantz of Franklin, TN, went home to her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2021 at the age of 79.

Peggy was born in Athens, AL, to Neal and Ruth Pepper on October 27, 1941. She attended school in Peoria, IL.

Peggy married Russell Schantz Jr. on April 9, 1988 in Stockton, CA. Several years after they married, Russ and Peggy relocated to British Columbia, Canada, for a time before moving back to the States and settling in Franklin, TN.

Peggy greatly enjoyed the culinary world and that was evidenced by her involvement in many organizations. She was known as one of Our Savior's best cooks, bringing home make soup to Advent and Lenten weekly dinners. She served on many luncheon and dinner committees, cooked meals for shut-ins and desserts for church and community fundraising events. Peggy was also a long time member of both the West Hills Women's Club and the International Club, where her dear friends will miss her joyful demeanor, witty sense of humor and her desserts. She and her husband, Russ, were also devoted members of Our Savior Lutheran Church and Academy in Nashville serving in the Lutheran Laymans League Couples Group and was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Schantz Jr. on January 8, 2021, mother, Ruth Pepper in 2009, and father, Neal Pepper in 1984.

Peggy is survived by daughter, Vicki Young (Jason), step-daughter, Allison Schantz-Chapman (Dennis), step-son, Mathew Schantz (Julie); brothers, Larry Pepper and Phillip Pepper; grandchildren, Jennifer (James) Taylor, Sheridan , Emma, Conner, Olan, and Tristan; great-grandchildren, Kaila, Aiden and Greyson; nieces, Laura (Ron) and Shelly (Ross). She will also be missed by her many friends and Church family.

Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with a Memorial service immediately following at Our Savior Lutheran Church & Academy, 5110 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220, officiated by Pastor Lane Reuter. Peggy will be laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery in Athens, AL, at a later date.

Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3009 Columbia Ave., Franklin, TN 37064.
In Memory of Our Niece:

Peggy Neal Pepper Schantz of Franklin, TN, went home to her Lord and Savior on June 4, 2021 at the age of 79.

Peggy was born in Athens, AL, to Neal and Ruth Pepper on October 27, 1941. She attended school in Peoria, IL.

Peggy married Russell Schantz Jr. on April 9, 1988 in Stockton, CA. Several years after they married, Russ and Peggy relocated to British Columbia, Canada, for a time before moving back to the States and settling in Franklin, TN.

Peggy greatly enjoyed the culinary world and that was evidenced by her involvement in many organizations. She was known as one of Our Savior's best cooks, bringing home make soup to Advent and Lenten weekly dinners. She served on many luncheon and dinner committees, cooked meals for shut-ins and desserts for church and community fundraising events. Peggy was also a long time member of both the West Hills Women's Club and the International Club, where her dear friends will miss her joyful demeanor, witty sense of humor and her desserts. She and her husband, Russ, were also devoted members of Our Savior Lutheran Church and Academy in Nashville serving in the Lutheran Laymans League Couples Group and was a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Schantz Jr. on January 8, 2021, mother, Ruth Pepper in 2009, and father, Neal Pepper in 1984.

Peggy is survived by daughter, Vicki Young (Jason), step-daughter, Allison Schantz-Chapman (Dennis), step-son, Mathew Schantz (Julie); brothers, Larry Pepper and Phillip Pepper; grandchildren, Jennifer (James) Taylor, Sheridan , Emma, Conner, Olan, and Tristan; great-grandchildren, Kaila, Aiden and Greyson; nieces, Laura (Ron) and Shelly (Ross). She will also be missed by her many friends and Church family.

Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with a Memorial service immediately following at Our Savior Lutheran Church & Academy, 5110 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220, officiated by Pastor Lane Reuter. Peggy will be laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery in Athens, AL, at a later date.

Williamson Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3009 Columbia Ave., Franklin, TN 37064.


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