Peggy S. Vahl, 89, of Yorktown, Virginia, passed away peacefully at The Gardens at Warwick Forest, on June 29, 2023, after a long illness.  She was born in Mathews County, Virginia, on September 30, 1933, the daughter of Boyd Shields and Grace Harper Soles, who preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death was her first husband Ronald T. Morris; her second husband Walter A. Vahl, to whom she was married 40 years; and her son, David Wayne Morris.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Rhonda Morris Butler, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina; stepdaughter, Karen Vahl Gunter and spouse, David N. Gunter, Elliston, Virginia; stepson, Jeffrey A. Vahl, Roanoke, Virginia; granddaughter, Emily Butler Patel and spouse, Nathan Patel, Wilmington, North Carolina; former daughter-in-law, Leona B. Morris, Gibsonville, North Carolina; stepgrandchildren Tiffany Kimball Watkins and spouse Evan Watkins, Burlington, North Carolina, and Jessica Kimball and fiancé Bruce Bender, Merritt Island, Florida; several great-grandchildren; and a special and loyal friend, Dottie G. Bauman, Yorktown, Virginia.  Her friends and family meant a lot to her.

Peggy graduated from Warwick High School in 1952.  She worked for Virginia Power and Electric (now Dominion Resources) for 32 years as a Customer Service Representative, retiring in 1990.  She was a past member of the American Business Women's Association, and an active member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Model A Antique Car Club.  She was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church, Yorktown, Virginia.  At the time of her death, she was the longest living member of the church.

The family will receive friends from 10:00-10:30 AM, Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville Road, Newport News, to be followed by a funeral service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Peninsula Memorial Park, 12750 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News.  Flowers are welcome or a memorial contribution may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 1004 Yorktown Road, Yorktown, Virginia.

The family would like to thank the Chesapeake staff at The Gardens at Warwick Forest for their compassionate and loving care during Peggy's residency.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.