Peggy Ruth Walton

Peggy Ruth Walton, 72, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Peggy was a kind and tender-hearted woman would do anything for anyone she came across. She was a devout Pentecostal woman, who stood strong in her faith and lived her life according to the word to the best of her abilities no matter what this life brought her way. Her kitty cats were her pride and joy. Over the years she has given many strays a home and treated each one as if they were her children. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Dallas Walton Sr.; parents Cecil and Ruth Prince, as well as a sister, Elsie Carol Prince; Left behind to cherish her memory is her son, Dallas Walton Jr.; Sisters Patty Flowers (Jimmy), Wilda Correll (Henry), Karen Bell ( Ronnie), and Vicky Hess (Billy); Four Grandchildren and her very dear friend Silvia Washington; The family will receive friends on Monday, July 29, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. in the chapel of John M Oakey & Son Funeral home and Crematory in Salem. A Memorial service will also be held on Monday, July 29, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park, immediately following the service. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of the Salem Health & Rehabilitation Center for all of their care and compassion. Service Details. Visitation When Monday, July 29th, 2019 1:00pm - 1:45pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Service When Monday, July 29th, 2019 2:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Monday, July 29th, 2019 Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153