June 10, 1934 – January 28, 2023
Peggy Louise Sowers, 88, Arcadia, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born June 10, 1934, to Orlen and Nellie (VanMeter) Whicker.
Peggy had worked in several factories, but later in life she became a homemaker, mom, grandma and GiGi, the role she enjoyed the most.
She graduated from Jackson Central High School in 1953 and married Eddie Sowers in October of that same year. He preceded her in death, along with her parents, a son, David, and her brothers, Billy Whicker, Richard VanMeter, and Max VanMeter.
Peggy enjoyed time with her family, coloring, painting, and being outside in her flower gardens.
She is survived by her children, Rick (Joyce) Sowers, Susan (Paul) Roney, Lori (Kevin) Anderson, and Jamie (Tina) Sowers, all of Arcadia; and a sister, Dixie Davis, also of Arcadia. Additional survivors include her grandchildren, Michelle, Mike, Shannon (Carl), Dustin (Lisa), Nikki, Jessica (Dayton), Kelly (Jon), Abby (Jarrett), Austin (Dakota), and Eric; plus great-grandchildren, Arianna, Ahylaina, Kaylee, Brenton, Landyn, Amelia, Charley, Charlotte, Denver, Easton, Lakelynn, Hendrix, and Alora.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Cicero Seventh Day Adventist Church, 24445 State Road 19, Cicero, with Pastor Aaron Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Cicero Cemetery. A time of visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cicero Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel is entrusted with Mrs. Sowers’ care. You may send condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.