Peggy Ann Lawrence Bogle, 68, of Salem , went to be with the Lord after she died suddenly on Tuesday, December 27, 2005. Mrs. Bogle was preceded in death by her beloved husband, H. Gale Bogle; her parents, George W. and Ada P. Lawrence; and her brother, Robert F. Lawrence. Mrs. Bogle was a lifelong resident of Salem , Va. and graduated from Andrew Lewis High School . She was an active member of the Fort Lewis Christian Church throughout her lifetime and served as church treasurer for many years. She was formerly a member of the choir and later served on the church board and numerous committees. She had been elected to be a church deacon in 2006. Mrs. Bogle was a very creative person and a self-taught artist who enjoyed writing poetry, painting, and songwriting. She will be remembered by many in the community for her faith, grace, and strength in dealing with the challenges of neuromuscular disease for over 50 years. Her positive attitude was an inspiration to everyone who met her. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Todd and Cynthia W. Bogle of Daleville, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Trina B. and Randy S. Willard of Mechanicsville, Va.; grandchildren, Dustin Bogle, Allison Bogle, and Jacob Willard; sister and brother-in-law, Hilda L. and James M. Hilton; brother and sister-in-law, Billy R. and Harriette H. Lawrence; and numerous treasured nieces and nephews. The family thanks devoted friends, Connie Witt, Bobbie Morris, Nancy Willard, and Ann Barry for their significant contributions to her life and fulfillment, as well as the ongoing support of the pastors and congregation of the Fort Lewis Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 30, 2005 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem . A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Fort Lewis Christian Church in Salem with the Rev. Dr. Terry W. Elkins and Rev. Bill Murdock officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem . Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Lewis Christian Church Memorial Fund at 2931 West Main Street in Salem , Virginia 24153 . Online condolences may be made at www.johnmoakey.com. The Bogle family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem , 389-5441.

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