Gretna…..Peggy Mays Faris, age 79 of Gretna died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born April 10, 1937 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Claude Swanson Mays and Addie Florence Jacobs Mays. She was predeceased by her husband, Curtis Edward Faris; a son, Curtis David Faris; two grandsons, Michael Faris and Jonathan Faris; a great-granddaughter, Emily Ann Faris; four brothers, William "Bill" Mays, Herman "Dick" Mays, George "Red" Mays, Sr. and Frank "Buck" Mays; and two sisters, Mary Lou Clay and Virginia Jacobs. Mrs. Faris was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gretna Branch. Following her retirement from Ennis Business she worked for KB Toys and Walmart. She enjoyed traveling, going out to eat and attending local festivals.
She is survived by two sons, Randall Faris of Gretna and Steve Faris of Gretna; one sister, Adell Adams of Hurt; one granddaughter, Angela Dawn Faris; and one great-granddaughter, Michalea Grace Faris.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by President Raymond Elliott. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.