Peggy Sue Wolfe Paxton of 3206 Longdale Furnace Road, Clifton Forge, Virginia died Saturday, December 10, 2016 at her residence.

She was born in Paducah, Kentucky, a daughter of the late James J. Wolfe and Ophelia McKnight Wolfe.

She was a retired secretary.

Peggy was a graduate of Bethel College in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and had a business career with various organizations including Veterans Affairs Coordinator at the University of Kentucky.

She worked to support her husband, Fred while he was pursuing a degree.

Peggy and Fred lived in a number of states and communities following his career and she was active in various local service organizations wherever they lived.

Locally, Peggy was docent at the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center and had served as President of the Clifton Forge Women's Club.

She was a person of strong faith and upon retiring to Virginia was active in the Troutville Baptist Church as well as the Clifton Forge Baptist.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Frederick B. Paxton of Clifton Forge; a daughter, Sue Clarice Paxton Davidson and her husband, Paul of Richmond; grandson, Allan Frederick Davidson of Richmond.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be conducted Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Clifton Forge Baptist Church with Dr. Tom Harvey, Rev. Carol Johnson and Rev. Donna C. Sams officiating.

The family will receive friends starting at 10:00 a.m. at the church. The family suggests memorial tributes take the form of contributions in Peggy's name to the Mountain Regional Hospice, P. O. Box 637, Clifton Forge, Virginia 24422.