Peggy Joyce Gilliland departed this life on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at the age of 79 years, 7 months, and 9 days. She was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on June 14, 1939, the daughter of the late Lawrence A. and Anna Louise Riddle DeFord. On May 19, 1978, she was united in marriage to Gwyne Arlis Gilliland, who preceded her in death on March 20, 1999.
Peggy had worked for Angelica as a seamstress and was a member of Wesley's Chapel United Methodist Church, Ladies Auxiliary, and Order of the Eastern Star. She loved fishing, camping, and traveling with the Hardin County Senior Citizens.
Peggy is survived by her daughter, Judy Franks and her husband Donny of Savannah, Tennessee; son, James Hooper and his wife Sheryl "Sissy" of Paducah, Kentucky; grandchildren, Anna, Jimmy, Brian, and Heather; great grandchildren, BryAnne, Kathern, Riley, Ian, and Maddalyn; and a niece, Teresa Hulen of Vernon, Alabama.
In addition to her parents and husband, Peggy was preceded in death by a brother, James William DeFord; and a niece, Sandra Hatcher.