Peggy Neill Ellerman

Peggy Neill Ellerman obituary, Farmerville, LA

Peggy Neill Ellerman

Peggy Ellerman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kilpatrick Funeral Home - Ruston on Mar. 20, 2025.
Peggy Ellerman, of Choudrant, passed from this life into heavenly glory on March 18, 2025, in Shreveport, LA. Peggy was born on May 11, 1935, in Ruston, to Howard and Genie Holstead. She graduated from Choudrant High School, where she co-wrote the words to the Alma Mater with classmate Jimmy Ball. Peggy received a vocal music education degree at Louisiana Tech. Her first job was in Winnsboro, where she met her husband Floyd "Sonny" Ellerman. They enjoyed raising their family in Choudrant for 54 happy years. Peggy was a hard-working housewife, putting up lots of peas and helping haul hay, always with a song on her lips. She was a life-long member at Douglas Church, where she loved her Sunday School class and singing in the choir.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, husband Floyd, son Dwayne, brother Charles Holstead, and sister Bobbie Jean Holtzclaw. She is survived by her daughter Jeanne Teague (Gary), granddaughters Aubri Nesmith (Chad), Kori Hannibal (Zach) and new great grandson Cyan Hannibal; sister Beth Brewster; and her beloved nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held for her family Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes in Ruston, LA. Following, there will be a Celebration of Life service at Douglas Church, at 11:00 A.M. Rev. Jeremy Jones will officiate both services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Douglas Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.
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