Peggy's Finale

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Peggys Finale

In Memory of Margaret (Peggy) Huffman

July 3, 1953January 29, 2014

By Daniel Paden

Jan 30, 2014

Rest in peace my beautiful angel. You are the most amazing, loving mother anyone could

ask for. By Crystal Reisinger Hadden (2014)


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Welcome everyone; thank you for coming today to give your

love, support, and strength to the family of Peggy Huffman.

Peggy is the loving daughter of Lee & Grace Harvey; who loved

and raised her to be a strong, honorable, and loving person.

Peggy started life out as a part of my family; but my family was

not the family to give Peg what she needed to become the

woman GOD intended her to be. So GOD gave Peg and her

sister Pam a better family that could provide those things. Lee &

Grace gave these two girls stability, and quality of life that they

otherwise would not have received; had they continued as a part

of my family. Not only did Lee & Grace give Peg & Pam love;

They taught them how to love and to be a real family. That is

why Peg and her children are so close; because Lee and Grace

taught her family value; and she taught her children.


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Peg is the wife of Don Huffman; Peggy was Dons life; and Don

was hers. With Crystals help, and others; Don took care of

Peggy as long as he could; until his body said enough. Then it

was with regret that he took her where others could continue her

care and he could spend the last bit of time she had just being

her husband.

Peggy was not angry at this turn of events though; she

understood the toll her care had taken on Don and her family.

But true to form; Peggy was not at all ready to let go of her

loved ones. The nurses had later told Don that Peg had said to

them I have to start eating so I can get better and go back

home. Then Don will be able to take care of me.


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Peggy is the mother of three beautiful daughters; Crystal

Reisinger Hadden, Kim Myers, and Cindy Heller; who are just

as strong, loyal, and full of life, as Peg was. They are the seeds

of Pegs immortality.

Peg lives on through Crystal and her husband Cory Hadden.

Crystal like Peggy is sensitive and loyal. Giving and sacrificing

to the end for her mothers sake; as her mother would gladly

have done for her. Cory was the son that Peg never had. Peggy

and Cory got along so well, and so naturally; they were as close

as any mother and son could be.

Peg lives on through Kim and her husband Chris Myers. Kim is

so much like her mom; strong, proud, unrelenting. Peg and Kim

were so alike that it couldnt be avoided; sometimes they failed


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It is with great love and pride that Peg passes these to Cindy;

because it is these traits that not only keep Peg alive, but keep

her family alive as well.

Peg will continue to live on through all her grandchildren; Justin

Heller, Brandon Heller, and Tyler Heller, also through Austin

Myers, and Christina Myers; and someday through the children

of Cory and Crystal Hadden; and even after them; through their

children, and their childrens children.

All these people are Pegs family, they being everything Pegis

and more; are the primary source of Pegs immortality. But they

are not the only source. Peg also lives on in the memories of

others.


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Peg has a sister; Pam. All Pam has known from birth is Peg; her

big sister. They have a connection that only sisters share or

understand. When Pam was down and in need; Peg was there.

When Peg was ill; Pam knew. Pam knew and loved Peg longer

than anyone here. Now she as everyone here; faces the difficult

task of going on alone without Pegs physical presence. Not an

easy task; but Pam; Peg also gave to you some of her strength,

and zest for life just as she did everyone here in some little way.

Draw on that, use it, Live like she lived; with Joy, Loyalty,

Love, and a zest for life that could only be her. You do that and

she will live on through you too.

There are other memories that will keep Peg alive and living on

for eternity. There are the memories of my wife, my daughter,


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and myself. You see; I never met Peg until I was 16 years old;

but I already knew all about her. From the time I was able to

comprehend speech my dad talked of nothing else. I grew up

hearing of Peg and Pams beginnings on a daily basis. I dreamed

of the day I would meet them in person, and get to know each

other as a brother and sisters should know each other.

That day finally come; and peg looked exactly as I had pictured

her from my dads stories. I only saw her that day for 15 20

minutes; then I didnt see her again until 21/2 years ago when I

performed Crystal and Corys wedding. Peg and I caught up on

a lifetime that day. It is because of those two brief meetings and

a lifetime of stories that Peg will also live on in my memory and

those of my wife and daughter as well as our future generations.


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And even that is not the end of Pegs achievements,

contributions, and influences in life. Peg is also survived by a

very loyal and loving companion; or better stated in my opinion;

great friend. This friend is called Wimpy. Cory tells me that

anything written about Peg would not be complete unless

Wimpy is mentioned. Wimpy stayed by Pegs side as much as

Don and Crystal did. Wimpy would not leave her. When Peg lay

down; wimpy was there to cuddle, comfort and protect her. Now

that Peg is no longer there; Wimpy is lost, confused, and

depressed. Just as are the rest of those Peg touched. A more

loyal companion you would be hard pressed to find.

Things that Peg loved that will keep her living in those whose

lives she touched: Humming birds, walks at two mile, being

outside, and taking pictures of nature. Peg loved animals,


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laughing, joking, and having fun. Cory remembers that Peg

loved to sit with Sam & Dot Frants on their porch just talking

and enjoying the weather and nature; Life was not life without

this interaction for Peg. But most of all; Peg loved GOD. Peg is

a born again Christian, her entire life and everything she did

centered around her lord and savior Jesus. And on January 29 th,

2014; Peg received her great long awaited reward for her loyal

service to him.

All these; Peg passed to her children, family, and friends. And it

is through these and the love of them that we all will present Peg

with a well-earned and much deserved immortality.

Pegs favorite song was The Rose by Bette Midler; in that song

it says that the soul afraid of dying never learns to live. Peg

surely was not afraid of dying because she definitely knew how


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She died peacefully with crystal and I by her side.She didn't

suffer as it occurred. She was breathing; and she tried to say

something but couldn't. I asked her if she wanted some water;

and she shook her head yes. Her eyes were just blank not

moving. She took a couple breaths and stepped peacefully into

her new life, I asked GOD to not let her suffer at the end; and

there was no suffering.

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It was Pegs calm and unwavering strength in moments like this

all through her life that led Crystal to proudly proclaim my

mom is my rock.

And Peg truly was a rock in the way she lived life; and

demonstrated that life for others. Peg could have been bowled

over many times by hardships and the challenges of life. But she


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wasnt; she just took it all in stride. She rarely got, excited,

angry, or scared; she just looks the situation straight in the face

calmly and steps in. But I also have to give credit where credit is

due; GOD have mercy on anyone who gets in her way of

stepping in or gives her problems of any sort.

And finally; Crystal requested that I read the poem Footprints in

the sand for her Mama. I will read Footprints, and then there will

be a moment for each to reflect on his or her own memories of

Peggy and her life. Then we will close in prayer and those who

wish to; will meet at the grave site in Franklin Cemetery for the

interment.


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Let us reflect a moment in silence to remember Peggy.


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Father in heaven

We come before you today; each one seeking comfort, and

guidance as we begin the next chapter of our lives; as we take

hold of the legacy that Peg has left for each of us. Up to this

point; Peg has been a physical influence in each of our lives and

has taught and provided to us; so much of what you have

instilled in her being. Now she will be a spiritual influence to

each person here. She will guide and lead us from her place by

your side; lovingly giving us your instruction and teaching. We

ask father that you give us comfort as we begin this journey

without Pegs physical presence. Give us strength as we work

our way through the grieving process. Give us wisdom to take

what Peg has provided and carry it onward into the future. And

most of all father we ask for courage; to go on when all we want

is to give up. Help us father to carry Pegs memory into


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everlasting immortality until we to can stand with her at your

side.

Amen.


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"The Rose"

Some say love, it is a river

That drowns the tender reed.Some say love, it is a razor

That leaves your soul to bleed.

Some say love, it is a hunger,

An endless aching need.

I say love, it is a flower,

And you its only seed.

It's the heart afraid of breaking

That never learns to dance.

It's the dream afraid of waking

That never takes the chance.

It's the one who won't be taken,

Who cannot seem to give,

And the soul afraid of dying'

That never learns to live.

When the night has been too lonely

And the road has been too long,

And you think that love is onlyFor the lucky and the strong,

Just remember in the winter

Far beneath the bitter snows

Lies the seed that with the sun's love

In the spring becomes the rose.

By Bette Midler

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