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Margaret Marie "Peggy" Shipley
Bedford
Margaret Marie "Peggy" Shipley, 88, formerly of Alum Bank, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at PennKnoll Village.
She was born on February 5, 1938 in Roaring Spring; daughter of the late Grover and Inez (Cooper) Beck.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Nancy Cogan; siblings, Robert, Veryl, Grover “Chap”, Leslie “Buddy”, Richard “Dick”, Verna “Sis”, and Evelyn.
She is survived by her Granddaughter, Lonnie Ross; two Great Grandchildren, Christopher and Aleah Ross; and brother, William Beck of North Carolina.
Margaret attended Spring Meadow Church and Alum Bank Community Church. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1 p.m. with Keith Showalter officiating at the Community Grace Brethren Church, 1216 Raystown Road, Everett.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.jedwardblackburnfh.com.
Arrangements by the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home.
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