Peggy Ruth Mann Cales 85, of 123 Crow Baptist Lane Beaver, formerly of Hilldale, WV passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.

Born January 23, 1939, at Hilldale, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Ethel Tolbert Mann.

Peggy was a homemaker and maker of homes. She and Bobby built several houses in the Hilldale area from the ground up. She also worked for her sister Jean at Montgomery Wards for many years and spoke often of her fun times there. She was a graduate of Talcott High School and a member of the Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church at Hilldale. She enjoyed travelling, dancing, family and food (especially ice cream and Diet Coke!) In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert Stokes Cales (Bob), a son Dana Robert Cales, a brother Lonnie Richard Mann ( Dicky), and a sister Jean Willey.

Survivors include two daughters, Deirdre Cales and Julie Cales of Minnesota, and a sister Betty Puffenbarger of Locust Grove, Virginia. A sister-in-law Ruth Baranowski of Belleville, Texas. Four grandchildren, Alicia Moye, Kristen Cales and Brent Hatcher, Greg Moye, Ariel Smith and Greg Leija, and two great-grandchildren Juliette and Leo Leija.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday July 16, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church at Hilldale with Pastor Ronald Cobb officiating. Burial will follow at the Keaton Cemetery, Greenville, WV. Friends may call from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the church. The family will serve as pallbearers.

A continued celebration of life Gathering will be held at 5 PM at the Dish Cafe; 1466 Ritter Drive, Beaver .

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern WV/ Bowers House.