Peggy Gibson Ownbey

Peggy Gibson Ownbey, a resident of Cleveland passed away Sunday, December 6, 2009 at her home. Peggy was born in Bradley County October 19, 1925. The daughter of the late Dee Gibson, Sr and Fern McDaris Gibson. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jeanette Dockery of Cleveland and her brother, Dee Gibson, Jr of Bowling Green, Kentucky and a "special uncle" James Gibson of Cleveland. Despite becoming legally blind at age 35, Peggy chose to live life to the fullest. She had an infectious personality, a contagious zest for life and love for people, especially children. A committed Christian, she gently witnessed the love of her Lord through her kindness, laughter, listening and a teaching and caring spirit. Peggy had been a member of First Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN since the 40's. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, James Ruel Ownbey of Cleveland; her daughter, Jennifer Link of Washington, D.C.; grandson, J.J. Link and her great granddaughters: Katie and Courtney Link; son and daughter-in-law, Rudy and Cathy Ownbey; grandchildren, Ashley and Tyler Ownbey; son and daughter-in-law Jim and Laura Anne Ownbey; granddaughters, Erin, Megan and Sara Anne Ownbey; brother-in-law, John "Red" Dockery; aunt, Berta Hughes Gibson; sister-in-law, Betty Gibson of Bowling Green, Kentucky and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2009 in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with the Reverend Jim Gibson officiating. The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Chattanooga; 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Ownbey family guestbook at www.fikefh.com