Our much-loved Peggy left her earthly home, a little before sunrise, in Genola, Utah, on July 25, 2022 just days before her birthday. She was born in Payson, Utah, July 29, 1952, to Dale Henry Black and Geraldine Earley Black, the oldest of their three children.
Peggy attended school in Payson graduating from Payson High School with the Class of 1970. She was a member of the Payson High School marching band. She played the drums and her group marched in many parades in Utah County to Salt Lake City, in every kind of weather. She furthered her band experience by playing the drum for Payson’s Concerts in the Park.
She married the love of her life, Ervil L. Ewell in Payson, Utah on April 14, 1972. They raised four children: Holly, Desire’e, Coy, and Christopher in Genola, Utah.
Before her marriage, Peggy worked as a waitress. Then, in addition to her first priority of wife and mother, Peggy worked in quality control at Mountainland Apples in Santaquin for 13 years.
Peggy enjoyed canning, cooking, and baking, especially with her grandchildren. She also liked doing crafts, oil painting, and playing her guitar (she wrote many of her own songs). Her other hobbies were roller skating and riding horses. She was a member of both the White Lake Riding Club and the Dudes & Dolls Riding Club.
She is a member of The Church of Latter-day Saints and earned her Young Women Personal Progress Award. She liked teaching the Primary children in church.
Peggy is survived by her husband and three of her four children: Desire’e (Michael) Sealy of Sparks, Nevada, Coy (Shantel) Ewell of Richfield, Utah, Christopher “Chris” (Alyson) Ewell of Payson, Utah; mother, Geraldine Black; 10 grandchildren, Jessica, Zachary, Kearsten, McKenzie, Devin, Kyler, Kaiden, Elsie, Khole, and Kaizley; and four great-grandchildren, Casper, Harleigh, Jax, and Cooper. Additionally, she is survived by her brother Jeff (Lisa) Black of Payson, Utah and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. She is preceded in death by her father, Dale Black; daughter, Holly Ewell Jones; grandmother, Violet Bardella Earley; sister, Debra Black; brother-in-law, Thomas Raefell Cox; niece, Malinda Cox; and nephew, Jeremy Cox.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 50 North Main Street, Genola, Utah. Visitation will be prior from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Also, there will be visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson, Utah 84651.
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Judy Hiatt says
July 27, 2022 at 4:29 amI’m so sorry to hear you lost your sweetheart . God Bless you and your family. May she rest in peace💗🙏🙏🧡🏵️
Mardene Barker says
July 27, 2022 at 9:59 pmI’m so sorry for your whole family. Gerry and Jeff are still in my ward. She was my brother’s age and I can remember her as smiling and friendly.
Juli Deveraux says
July 29, 2022 at 1:11 pmFly high beautiful sister. You must have the brightest, massive angel wings. You walked this Earth with such bravery. Our time together was short, but I will hold you forever in my heart.
Mary E Taylor says
July 29, 2022 at 6:19 pmSO SAD TO HERE THAT PEGGY HAS GAINED HER WEEKS. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND & NEIGHBOR. CONDOLENCES & LOVE & PRAYERS ERVIL TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY.
Pat Garbett says
July 30, 2022 at 3:02 amDear Ervil and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweetheart and Mother. Peggy could light up any room with her smile and love. She was like a Sister to me and my heart is broken. But I am so happy she is free of pain. There is a Grand reunion going on in Heaven at this time. Peggy may you fly high and look after your loving family. I love you Sis.❤️❤️❤️
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