Peggy Marlene Eggleston

Waterbury- Ms. Peggy Marlene Eggleston , 71 , joined our heavenly F ather on Saturday January 15, 2022 , at Waterbury H ospital , surrounded by her loving family .  She was the daughter of the late Edgar Eggleston, Sr and Edlar ( Kelley ) Nelson .  She was b orn in Gatesville, N C on May 22, 19 50 . Ms. Eggleston moved to Waterbury in 1965. She was a graduate of Kennedy High School, class of 196 8. She was employed by the State of Connecticut, Department of Social Service s for 31 years, before retiring in 2003.

She was a devoted mother and a strong, determined, caring , no nonsense woman. She was a firm believer in Jesus Christ and instilled that in her children and grandchildren. She loved music and danc ing .  Some of her favorite musicians were Rance Allen, Lee Williams, Bobby Womack, Aretha Franklin, Beres Hammond, and Sam Cooke. She also enjoyed cooking and murder mysteries .

She is survived by her son Michael Eggleston, her daughter Candace Eggleston-Regan, four grandchildren-Shana, Elijah , Maya, and Zakhir Eggleston , and one great grand son , Chandler Eggleston- Hightower, two brothers , Edgar Jr. and James Eggleston, a sister, Bertha Mitchell and a host of nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her sister Lyretta Powell .

Arrangements:  Funeral Service will be held on January 25 th , 2022 at 11am at House of Prayer 1245 Thomaston Ave Waterbury. Burial will follow in New Pine Grove Cemetery.  Calling hour will be at 10am at the church. Services will be at 11am . Arrangements have been entrusted to Colonial Funerals and James R. Sanders, Funeral Director.  Condolences may be expressed at Colonialfunerals.com.