Laeta Peckham Obituary
The world bids farewell to Laeta Peckham (Woodruff, South Carolina), born in Redlands, California, departing on January 21, 2026 at the age of 87. Laeta leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Laeta Peckham to show support.
As Laeta departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Laeta. Though Laeta may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Leach Gregory and Kathryn Lapchies Thennis Gregory. She is survived by: her children, John Coppola (Rosie), Kathy Crowe (Brian), Sheri Coppola-Guzman (Alex), Debra Patterson (Scott) and Lorie Coppola (Tony Landry); and her half-sister Meg Cupman. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
In honor of Laeta, memorials may be made to, Burnsview Baptist Church, 9690 Reidville Road Greer, SC 29651 or Selma Baptist Church, 850 Lawson Road Woodruff, SC 29388.
