Margaret "Peggy" Weakley's Obituary
Margaret “Peggy” Weakley, 88, waved us down the driveway for the last time on January 25th, 2022. A retired nurse, seasoned ballroom dancer, and epic photo bomber, Peggy executed her motto—Live life with enthusiasm—to the fullest. She was a world-traveler who enjoyed hosting parties, connecting people, and loving those closest to her dearly. She wore green to her wedding and leather pants to Thanksgiving dinner. If you were lucky enough to know Peg, you know that the table was always set for company but her favorite thing to make for dinner was reservations.
We were blessed to know Peggy as Mom, Grams, and Gigi. And while she never would have admitted this during her time on Earth, she taught us some valuable lessons:
1.Always dress for the occasion.
2.Dance when it’s time to dance and rest when it’s time to rest.
3. Make your own rules and live by them.
4. Dessert for dinner still counts as dinner.
5. If you never ask, the answer is always no.
6. Life is short. Drink the martini…
7. … and always say exactly what’s on your mind…
8. … and stay close to those you love even if it’s just a phone call on their birthday.
9. Sometimes a second chance works out better than the first.
A woman who knew what she wanted, Peggy left this world, peacefully, to be reunited with her beloved husband, Dr. Frank Weakley, and her cherished son, Scott Craig. They’re probably sitting on their recliners, catching up, while watching the Lawrence Welk Show with her parents, William and Elizabeth Edgar. She will be missed by her legacies, her son Jeff Craig (Ursula); loving grandchildren Allison (Dr. Daniel Womac) and Jeffrey Scott Craig (Sandy); treasured great-grandson Jude Franklin; dear sister Mary Bell; favorite cousin David Munn; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom will keep her memory alive by living their lives with enthusiasm.
Peggy will be laid to rest by her husband privately at Sunset Memorial in North Olmsted, Ohio. Donations may be made in her name online to Ohio Parkinson’s Foundation, Northeast Ohio Region at http://ohparkinson.com/.
She asked that no one be sad about her passing but instead celebrate her life and the time that was spent together. Memories and photo tributes may be left on her memorial page at sunsetfuneralandcemetery.com.
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