Peggy Jean Moma

Peggy Jean Moma, 87, of Blue Mound, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Decatur.

Peggy was born May 24, 1934 in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of F.B. and Dorothy (Hart) Thiele. She received her bachelor's degree from Millikin University and went on to teach fifth grade in the Blue Mound Elementary School, retiring after twenty-five years of service. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Blue Mound. Peggy loved spending time with her family. She and Lloyd also enjoyed numerous bus trips and wintering in Florida. Peggy married Lloyd A. Moma on August 21, 1954. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2003.

Peggy is survived by her sons Richard (Laura) Moma, Terre (Carroll) Moma, and Jeffre (Ellen) Moma, grandchildren Adam (Chandra) Moma, Aaron (Abbie) Moma, Amy (Kurt) Wilson, Matthew (Laura) Moma, Kate Nashland, and Megan (Robert) Scott, great-grandchildren Caleb, Asher, and Ava, Cooper, Chase, and Carter, Cohen, Claire, Penelope, Nora, and Declan, and Lucas and Leighton, her brother Jim (Janet) Thiele, and her sister Brenda (Terry) Cinotte.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister Rosalind Brady.

Services to celebrate Peggy's life will be 12:00 PM Monday, January 10, 2022 at the First Christian Church of Blue Mound, 100 S. Lewis St., with Rev. Dr. Ellen B. Moma officiating. The family will receive friends for two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Hall Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church of Blue Mound.

Arrangements by Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, 566 N. Railroad Ave. Blue Mound, view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.dawson-wikoff.com.