Peggy Ann Lemon

Peggy Ann Lemon, 82, Loving and devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed peacefully at home in Columbus, OH on Tuesday, August 16th, 2022. Peggy was born December 18th, 1939, in Cincinnati, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents; Richard and Evelyn (Cutler) Shannon and her daughter Katherine “Kathe” Lemon. Besides her husband of 66 years; Charles “Charlie” Lemon, she is survived by sons; Scott (Bobbi) Lemon, Richleigh Lemon, Michael (Donna Lutz, SO) Lemon, her daughter; Megan Lemon Oberlin, Sister; Linda (Shannon) Kuopus; 11 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren, and many treasured nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Peggy graduated from Mariemont High School 1955. She was an active member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church as a Deacon; Usher; with her husband Charlie, lovingly lead Confirmation Classes from 1994-2005; and other volunteer activities. Peggy’s passion was her Husband and Family! She was usually the one quietly behind the scenes organizing, assisting, and equipping others (primarily her husband) to be successful! While living in Cambridge, OH she was an active member at 2nd Presbyterian Church. Among community activities Peggy and Charlie were members of Bible Study and a lead couple for Pre-Cana classes for “to be” married couples. Peggy was also active at North Salem church where Charlie was a Lay Pastor. She directed and accompanied the choir and along with Charlie directed the Youth Group. Peggy was a director and teacher for Preschool; Office Administrator for the family Real Estate business, Home Owners and Investor’s Realty, and later worked for the Cambridge local paper The Daily Jeffersonian. In 1985 Peggy and Charlie moved to Columbus, OH where Peggy worked as an executive assistant at Employers Reinsurance where she received their Chairman’s Award. In retirement she was the general manager for the Family business, The Fixture Connection. Peggy and Charlie were also committed to outreach and mission and hosted for young adults from France, Japan, Syria and Taiwan in their home. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 27th at Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 4131 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. Reverend Bill Gause officiating. Family will receive family and friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM in the church parlor. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the team of professionals from Ohio Health at Home Hospice for the excellent and dedicated care. And to the many family members, friends and neighbors who provided loving support. Contributions may be made to Ohio Health at Home. Online condolences: www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com

Peggy Ann Lemon

December 18, 1939 - August 16, 2022