Peggy O'Neil

Peggy C. Hurley-O'Neil, 91, passed away October 1, 2008 at the Christiana Hospital. She resided at Franciscan Care Center Hockessin, DE for the past 6 years. Born in Lansing, NC, June 5, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Alice (Hamm) Campbell. She was married to Woodrow F. Hurley on March 5, 1936. Peggy was employed by the state of PA for 25 years before retiring and moving to Glendale Springs, NC. She is survived by 6 children, Mary McCormick, Dickie Hurley, Charlsie Lewis of Wilmington, DE; Tom Hurley of Crumpler, NC; Harry Hurley of Kennett Square, PA; and Minnie Venable of Chadds Ford, PA. She had 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by 1 son John Hurley. Friends and family are invited to a viewing to be held on October 8, 2008 from 10 am to 12 pm with a funeral service at 12 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a long time member of the Glendale Springs Baptist Church. Her faith and strength will be missed by her family. The family would like to extend the deepest appreciation to the staff at Franciscan Care Center and Christiana Hospital for their attentive and compassionate care of Peggy. In lieu of flowers, call 302-530-8591.