Peggy Perry Goza went to be with the Lord on Saturday night, September, 28, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born on June 8, 1951 in Starkville, Mississippi to J.T. Perry and the late Imogene Perry. She is affectionately remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
Ms. Peggy Goza lived in Ackerman, Mississippi. She worked for 34 years as an Administrative Services Coordinator for the Ackerman plant of Southeastern Timber Products. She was the secretary for the Choctaw Water Association for over 20 years.
Graveside Service for Ms. Peggy Goza will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 11 AM at Salem Methodist Church Cemetery in Ackerman, MS. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Chester Baptist Church from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Coleman Funeral Home of Ackerman, MS is in charge of all arrangements.
Peggy loved her family dearly. She is survived by her father, James Thomas Perry, her son, Jim Goza of Nashville, TN, her daughter, Cindy Goza of Bruce, MS, her grandchildren, Zach Goza, Ashanti Pierce, Moni Pierce, her sisters Kay Perry Smith of Ackerman, MS, Theresa Skinner (Ralph) of Ackerman, and Debbie Upchurch (Butch) of Madison, MS, and a host of nieces and two great nieces whom she loved.
Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, Imogene Perry.
Peggy was a member at Chester Baptist Church, playing the organ, leading Bible drills, involved in the WMU, and a member of D Bright Ladies' Sunday School class. She loved her Lord and served him faithfully. She was selfless, always thinking of others, and gifted in hospitality. She was always baking and cooking for family and friends throughout her lifetime. She loved traveling and was an avid Elvis fan. She loved the Ole Miss Rebels.
We celebrate her reunion with her Savior and her mother.
Pall bearers include: Sammy Dean, Ralph Skinner, Butch Upchurch, Danny James, David Oswalt, Woody Simpson, and honorary pall bearer Zach Goza.
Memorials may be made to the ALS Association at www.alsa.org or Chester Baptist Church, 177 West Road, Ackerman, MS 39735.