Peggy Lou Fendley, age 82, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at her home.

She was born on November 22, 1939, in Curtis, the daughter of the late Earl and Ida Belle Dunn Chitwood. Peggy spent most of her life in Curtis. She was a graduate of Arkadelphia High School and Arkadelphia Beauty College. Peggy was the owner and operator of the Hair Pin in Curtis for many years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, watching cooking shows, and playing with her grand dogs. Peggy was a member of Curtis Baptist Church for over 50 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ruben Fendley; and two sisters, Marilyn Malcom, and Earlene Hughes.

Peggy is survived her daughter, Debra Lynn Fendley of Arkadelphia; and her beloved grand dogs.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, at Hart’s Chapel Cemetery with Bro Rick Hyde officiating.

Memorials can be made to the Curtis Baptist Church.

Final arrangements are entrusted to the Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.