Peggy Ruth Pettit Obituary
In loving memory of Peggy Ruth Pettit of Houston, Mississippi, who departed this world on October 20, 2025 at the age of 87. Peggy leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Peggy Ruth Pettit to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Vester; her daughter Rita Faye; her parents, James Ardell and Mary Lou Dodson; and her siblings, Otis Dodson, Jimmy Dodson, Everiese Ruth, Sammy Dodson, James Dodson, Dolly Mae Allen and Wonder White.
She is survived by: her children, Jerry Pettit (Tammy) of Una, Linda McKell (Stewart) of Oxford, Mike Pettit of Houston and Sharon Stevens (Mark) of Houston; her grandchildren, Chris Hill (Ellen), Lance Pettit, Anna Emery (Ron), Shane Pettit, John Taylor Stevens (Jessy), Laken Smart (Caleb), Makenzie Smith (Daniel), Anna Ragen Coleman (Josh), Cyndell Linley, Mark Allen Stevens, Eric Smith (Kathi) and Amanda Smith; and her sisters, Maxine McFall of Bently, Annette Morris of Anniston, AL and Debbie Chandler of Vardaman. She is also survived by her 15 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Pearson Chapel (512 Co Rd 24, Houston, MS 38851). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
