Margaret Read
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Margaret Ann Read, age 91 of Greenville, passed away at 2:23 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville.
Born on June 16, 1934, in Detroit, Michigan, Peggy was the daughter of devoted parents who instilled in her a deep sense of faith and service that would guide her throughout her life. She pursued her education at the Baptist Missionary Training School and later attended Greenville College and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), preparing for a lifelong vocation in education.
Peggy dedicated much of her professional life to teaching young minds at Pocahontas Grade School and Sorento School. Her commitment to education reflected not only in the lessons she taught but also in the care and encouragement she offered to each student who entered her classroom.
A woman of unwavering faith, Peggy was a longtime member of Smith Grove Baptist Church. Her devotion to her church community was evident through the many roles she embraced over the years. She served faithfully as Sunday School Director, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Director, and Church Secretary – positions through which she shared both her leadership and her love for music and scripture.
Peggy found joy in needlework, reading, collecting bears, and traveling.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband David, her sisters Janette, Irene, and Deena, brothers David and Jim, as well as her parents, Jesse Forshee and Julia Traweek and in-laws Peck and Hazel Read. Their memories remained close to Peggy’s heart throughout her life.
She is lovingly remembered by her son Daniel and wife Karen Read of Florida, daughter Susan Read of Greenville, grandsons David and James, many nieces and nephews. Her family was a source of great pride and joy to her.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Donnell – Wiegand Funeral Home in Greenville, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Donnell – Wiegand Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Smith Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Smith Grove Baptist Church.
Online condolences to the family may be made by visiting www.donnellwiegand.com
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