Mrs. Peggy Jane Kesler, 64, of McMinnville, died Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. She was born July 19, 1959, in Boynton Beach, Fla., and was a member of Unity Church of Christ. Peggy loved listening to music and going to gospel singings, enjoyed getting her nails done, and had a special place in her heart for young people and pets as she had no children of her own. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wayne Christopher Williamson; brothers-in-law, Delbert Spicer and Bobby Rutledge; and sister-in-law, Andrea Burnette.

Survivors include her husband, Kent Karl Kesler, Sr.; parents, Fred and Jean Bradley; brother, Fred (Sandra) Bradley, Jr.; sisters, Cheryl Rutledge and Betty (Jerry) Easom; stepsons, Karl (Melissa) Kesler, Jr. and Jason (Brandy) Rigsby; step grandchildren, Wyatt Kesler, Xander Rigsby and Declan Rigsby; sisters-in-law, Beverly Hubble, Paula (Steve) Mastrodonato and Diana Wakefield; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6 at Unity Cemetery.  Jim Lawyer and Brian Cook will officiate. Friends will meet the family at the cemetery as there will be no public visitation at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, to the Warren County Animal Shelter or to the animal shelter of your choice. Special thanks to Amedisys Hospice in Murfreesboro for the great end-of-life care given to our family. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 6, 2023