Peggy Jo Gilley, of McDonald, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 27, 1950, to William and Mary Melton Burgiss, both of whom preceded her in death.

Peggy was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Vernon Scott Gilley, Jr.; her precious son, William Clark Lathan; her sister, Annie Ledford; and her brothers, Bob Burgiss and William Burgiss.

Peggy was a woman of Christian faith who loved the Lord and her family more than anything. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren and cherished the time she spent with them. Her love, faith, and devotion to her family will be remembered and treasured by all who knew her.

Those left to mourn her passing include her daughters, Caroline Huffman (Joseph), Mary Elizabeth Horton, and Bradley Lathan (Lori); her grandchildren, Jacob and Zoe Lathan and Tobyus Nengel; and her foster grandchildren, D.J. Roller and Noah Rotella. She is also survived by her sister, Sue Evans, and brother-in-law, Rev. David Evans; and her brother, Ernest Burgiss, and his wife, Phyllis.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 16, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Main State Room of Buckner & Fike Funeral Home, with a chapel service to follow at 2:00 p.m.

Mrs. Gilley will be interred at Quantico National Cemetery in Triangle, Virginia.

The family is in the care of Buckner & Fike Funeral Home and Cremation.