Obituary of Margaret (Peggy) Dragich

Margaret (Peggy) Dragich (Drigich), 90, of Katy Road went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 27, 2020. after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born January 17, 1930 in Fairmont, a daughter of the late Ezra L. and Annie Riggs. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Dragich. Peggy was a lifelong member of the Katy community as well as the White Rock Community Church where she served as Treasurer until recent years. She was a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School and retired in 1988 from Philips Lighting with over 30 years of service. Peggy was loved and respected by all. She showed us how to love and never said a harsh word about anyone. If only we could all be like Memaw. She is survived by her daughter Susan and husband, Alan Neptune of Morgantown; three grandchildren, Seth and wife Katie Neptune of Petersburg, Ezra Grant and wife April of Bozeman, Montana and Alana Neptune of Nashville, Tennessee; two great grandchildren, Luke and Parker Neptune of Petersburg. She is also survived by stepchildren, George and wife Donna Dragich, Tom Dragich and Bernadette Dragich, as well as several nieces and nephews, and her adoptive granddaughter Whitney Porter. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers Hermis, George and Steen Riggs, sister, Katherine Slaman and stepdaughter Theresa Laratta. The family would like to thank Dan and Mary Wright, Dave McCoy, Lisa and Robert Sawitski, Mickey and Brian Cutlip, the Katy Community family and the White Rock Community Church. You loved her unconditionally and made it possible for her to live independently as long as possible. A special thank you also goes to Mildred, Eileen, Brenda, Debbie and Carolyn who helped her in these last tender months. Memorial donations may be made to either the WVU Medicine Childrens, P.O.Box 1650, Morgantown, WV 26507 or to the White Rock Community Church, P.O. Box 9054, Monongah, WV 26554. Friends and family may visit the Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont, WV on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 4PM until 8PM and on Monday, March 2, 2020 from 10AM until 11AM. A Celebration of her life will be held in the funeral home on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11AM with Mr. Brian Cutlip and Mrs. Betty Jones officiating. Interment will follow at the Barrackville Baptist Cemetery in Barrackville, WV. Online condolences may be made to www.fordfuneralhomes.com.