We are sad to announce that on July 6, 2023, at the age of 72, Peggy L. Black of Highland, Illinois, born in East Saint Louis, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Robert Peck and Edna Peck; and her husband William "Bill" Black. She is survived by : her children, Dawn Poe (Bill) of Highland, IL, Robin Nelson (Larry Porschen) of Fairview Heights, IL and William "Bill" Black (Stacie) of Highland, IL; her grandchildren, Chase Poe, Mia Poe, Gabby Nelson (Travis Smith), Hunter Nelson and Haley Black; her brothers, Billy Michael Peck (Cindy) and Jeffrey Peck (Patty); and her close friend Ernestine "Sis" Briley. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.

Memorial donations may be made to Partners for Pets or to Swim Across America (Benefiting the Siteman Cancer Research Center). Please list Mia Poe in the memo line of all checks as she will be swimming in honor of her grandmother on August 26, 2023, or, for online donation, please follow this link: 2023 St. Louis Open Water Swim: Miss Mia Poe - Swim Across America (https://www.swimacrossamerica.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meridith Funeral Home PC

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July 19, 2023

Michelle Gausch wrote a sympathy message

“We just heard about Peggy. We’re so sorry to hear of her passing. We would have been with you guys, if we had known. Our deepest condolences the family. So sorry to have missed her services. I know my mom (Margie Boyer) really liked her. She’ll be sad to hear of her passing. Our prayers are with you all. God’s peace be with you in this time. ~ Michelle (Boyer) Gausch”