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Pauline D. Peffley

May 10, 1921 - October 4, 2011

Pauline D. (Mrs. Russell) Peffley, 90, passed away Tuesday, October 4th at 10:20 p.m. in the Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth of natural causes.
Pauline has made Miller’s her home for the past two years and has resided in Plymouth since 1952 coming from Elkhart, Indiana. For over 20 years she and her husband spent the majority of the year in the area of Avon Park, Florida.
Born on May 10, 1921 in Mishawaka, Ind., she was the daughter of Guy and Ellen (Oatzs) Bordner. She was raised there and attended Mishawaka High School.
In June of 1938, she married Robert “Earl” Sanders and had two daughters; Mary Ann and Sally. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1948. She then married Russell E. Peffley on April 15, 1949 in Elkhart, Ind. who preceded her in death on April 7, 2003.
Pauline was a fashionable lady known for being a smart shopper. She enjoyed being a homemaker, talented at crafts and a collector of dolls.
She had been an active member of the County Line Brethren Church in Lakeville also attending the Plymouth Church of the Brethren. She was a member of the Twin Lakes Home Economics Club and a determined member of the Avon Park Chapter of TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly, having been crowned a queen in her late 70’s.
She is survived by her two daughters; Mary Ann Miller and Sally L. Smith both of Plymouth. Two step-daughters; Barbara (Dwayne) Zeider and Doris (Roger) Stutsman all of Elkhart. Grandchildren include: Jeffrey Miller of Orange City, Florida, Christine Miller of Plymouth, Scott Smith of San Antonio, Texas and Michael Smith of Mishawaka. Her step-grandchildren are: Marc Zeider of Columbia, Georgia and Vickie Doke of Elkhart. Great-grandchildren include: Tim, Matt, Jeffery, Amanda, Michelle, Hailey, Tiffany, and step-great grandchildren: Josh and Amanda.
A sister, Elsie Black of Grand Rapids, Mich. and a brother, Dean Bordner of South Bend also survive with nieces and nephews.
Proceeding her in death were her spouses, two sisters; June Hoschettler and Heloise Rembusch and son-in-law; Marvin Miller.
Friends are invited to join the family in celebrating Pauline’s life on Sunday, October 9th from 1 – 2 p.m. in the Plymouth Church of the Brethren, 1130 N. Michigan St. where a memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. officiated by Pastor Ruth Yoder.
Preferred memorial gifts may be made to the church or Southern Care Hospice, 310 W. McKinley Ave., Suite 340, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545.

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  1. Marilyn Van Dyne says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Oh how much I loved Pauline when I was the water aerobics teacher there in Plymouth, how very faithful she was. Of course we have moved to South Carolina but wanted you to know my heart felt sympathy is with your families.
    Much Love, Marilyn Van Dyne

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  2. marlene reitz says

    October 6, 2011 at 11:27 am

    sally, so glad you let me know about your mom. she was such a nice lady.

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  3. Ruth Kinney says

    October 6, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Your Mother was a very special Lady. She was a delight to have in our aqua aerobics class. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.

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  4. Ruth Kinney says

    October 6, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Your Mother was a very special Lady. She was a delight to have in our aqua aerobics class. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.

    Reply
  5. Vince Glose says

    October 6, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    Sally and all the family of Pauline Peffley,
    My deepest sympathy to her entire family. Even though I did not personally know her, I am sure she was a very loving mother, grandmother, and friend. May she rest in peace.
    Vince Glose

    Reply
  6. Bonnie Roberts(Richard) says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Sally and Mary Ann, so very sorry to see that Pauline has passed. She was a special lady and will be missed by a-lot of friends. Worked with her at County Line and got to know her as a very special and was a-lot of fun. She is home now and will be waiting on her family on that great day, you will be in my thoughts and prayers! Bonnie Roberts (Richard)

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  7. Shirley A. Gidley says

    October 8, 2011 at 10:14 am

    For Mary Ann and Sally: my thoughts and prayers, along with sympathy for all of the family are sent to you today.

    May you all have peace and understanding with wonderful memories.

    Reply
  8. Marilyn Van Dyne says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    Oh how much I loved Pauline when I was the water aerobics teacher there in Plymouth, how very faithful she was. Of course we have moved to South Carolina but wanted you to know my heart felt sympathy is with your families.
    Much Love, Marilyn Van Dyne

    Reply
  9. marlene reitz says

    October 6, 2011 at 11:27 am

    sally, so glad you let me know about your mom. she was such a nice lady.

    Reply
  10. Ruth Kinney says

    October 6, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Your Mother was a very special Lady. She was a delight to have in our aqua aerobics class. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.

    Reply
  11. Ruth Kinney says

    October 6, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Your Mother was a very special Lady. She was a delight to have in our aqua aerobics class. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.

    Reply
  12. Vince Glose says

    October 6, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    Sally and all the family of Pauline Peffley,
    My deepest sympathy to her entire family. Even though I did not personally know her, I am sure she was a very loving mother, grandmother, and friend. May she rest in peace.
    Vince Glose

    Reply
  13. Bonnie Roberts(Richard) says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Sally and Mary Ann, so very sorry to see that Pauline has passed. She was a special lady and will be missed by a-lot of friends. Worked with her at County Line and got to know her as a very special and was a-lot of fun. She is home now and will be waiting on her family on that great day, you will be in my thoughts and prayers! Bonnie Roberts (Richard)

    Reply
  14. Shirley A. Gidley says

    October 8, 2011 at 10:14 am

    For Mary Ann and Sally: my thoughts and prayers, along with sympathy for all of the family are sent to you today.

    May you all have peace and understanding with wonderful memories.

    Reply

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