Peggy Boyce, 75, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6:43 AM on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne.;

On November 22, 1948, Peggy Jo Rhodes was born in Rochester to Porter JR. and Genevieve Mae Kreger Rhodes. As the second born, growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Marilyn, and a brother, Gary. Proudly she graduated with the Class of 1966 from Rochester High School.

For nearly 40 years, as the office manager of the dental office of Dr. Larry Pampel DDS then more recently Dr. H. Ray Hazen DDS, Peggy would greet the patients with a bright warm smile.

Peggy cherished the time with her kids and grandchildren. Using beads, she created custom jewelry for herself, and friends that would complement any special outfit. She acquired the endearing name "Grandma Glowstick"   making many memories with her supply of the colorful glowing sticks that she shared with the grandchildren. The family enjoyed nature and camping out under the starlit summer skies.

Left to cherish Peggy's memory are four children: Chris Drudge and wife Jenn of Fresno, CA, Cori Drudge and wife Amie of Fishers, Caren Tucker and husband Dan of Akron, Casey Jones and companion Natalie of Rochester; eight  grandchildren: Courtney Drudge, Cody Drudge, Chad Drudge, Kylie Drudge, Ayden Gaddis, Kaytlin Tucker, Konner Tucker, Kevin Jones; great granddaughter, Chloe; brother Gary Rhodes and wife Frances of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Peggy in death are her parents and twin granddaughters, who were killed in a tragic traffic accident, Elle and Belle Gaddis, and sister Marilyn Mowrey.

A celebration of the life of Peggy Jo Boyce will be from 10-12 on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Akron Community Center, 815 East Rural Street,  Akron Indiana, 46910.   Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Wheels On Fire Cancer Care Fund,  Beaver Dam Community Church, 9798-W 1000-S Akron, IN 46910.