Jan. 10, 1946 – July 14, 2012
Peggy L. Morehead, 66, of Sweet Home, died July 14, 2012 at Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
She was born Jan. 10, 1946 in Grand Junction, Colo. to Earl L. and Virginia M. (Graham) Hendrickson.
She came to Sweet Home in 1952. Mrs. Morehead was a world-class waitress and cook from 1990 to 2004. She worked at Mollies Bakery and at The Oaks Retirement home as a dietary supervisor from 2004 to 2012.
She was a member of Riverside Christian Church. She enjoyed gardening and loved her grandchildren.
Mrs. Morehead is survived by her husband, James Morehead of Sweet Home; children Gina Long and James Morehead, both of Sweet Home, Dana Couey of Springfield, Patrick Morehead of Sweet Home; father Earl Hendrickson of Sweet Home; sister Sue Tenbusch of Sweet Home; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Hendrickson, in 1976; and brother Earl Hendrickson in 1977.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Riverside Christian Church,42855 Green River Drive, in Sweet Home.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements. http://www.sweethomefuneral.com