Mrs. Peggy Deloris (Chambers) Filbeck, age 76 of Benton, KY went to be with her Lord Jesus on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem, KY. She was a retired Instructional Assistant for South Marshall Elementary School and was a member of Oak Level United Methodist Church.
Peggy loved gardening, raising flowers, making flower arrangements and anticipating the return of her many hummingbirds each year. She was well known among family and friends for her wonderful cooking talent. A faithful follower of Christ, Peggy was involved with her church at every opportunity. She was especially proud of her family and loved spoiling her grandchildren.
Born August 15, 1944 in Decaturville, TN, she was the daughter of the late James Chambers and the late Virginia (Henson) Dugger. She was preceded in death by sons, Kerry Filbeck and Kevin Filbeck and sisters, Dixie Thweatt and Martha Lyles.
Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Eldridge Donald “Donnie” Filbeck of Benton, KY, son, Dr. Kent Filbeck and wife Lisa of Owensboro, KY, brothers, Gerald Chambers of Benton, KY, Jim Chambers of Charlotte, NC, and grandchildren, Ashley Filbeck and Alex Filbeck of Owensboro, KY.
A Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Collier Funeral Chapel located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, KY 42025 with Rev. Ronnie Lear officiating.
Interment will follow in Benton Cemetery, Benton, KY.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Collier Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Kerry and Kevin Scholarship Fund, 2638 Wood Haven, Owensboro, KY 42303.