A celebration of life for Peggy Adams Hunter Childress, age 70, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Higgins Funeral Home with Jeff May, Bro. Mike McLemore, and Bro. Erik Reynolds officiating. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until time of the service.
Peggy was born on August 19, 1955, in Newton County, MO, to the late Robertlee Dean Adams and Norma Fay Ledford Adams, both of Anderson, MO. She graduated summa cum laude from Motlow State Community College in 1993 and dedicated 26 years of compassionate service as a registered nurse. Peggy was a faithful member of South Fayetteville Church of Christ and found joy in crocheting, drawing, painting, and music. She passed away February 2, 2026, with loved ones at her side. Peggy’s gentle spirit, creativity, and caring nature touched the lives of all who knew her.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 31 years, Terry Childress of Fayetteville; siblings, Robert L. Adams (Belen) of Norfolk, VA, Lewis Adams (Paula) of Anderson, MO, Sally Fields of Joplin, MO, Susan Mullin (Woody Duncan) of Fayetteville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her first husband of 16 years, Bill Hunter.
Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 70360, Philadelphia, PA 19176-0360.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Peggy Adams Hunter Childress.
To Terry and family,
So sorry for the loss of your wife. May God give you strength now and in the difficult days ahead.
Terry,
So very sorry for your loss. May you feel our Lords comfort during this difficult time.
Terry, my sincere condolences to you. I am praying for God to keep you and comfort you as only he can.
We want to send our love and prayers love Monty and April Lybeck
Terry. With deepest sympathy…May God bless you…Emily McCorkle Snoddy
Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. I worked with her for years at Lincoln Medical. She was a sweet, caring co-worker and nurse! I remember when she and Terry started dating…
Dearest Peggy,
My confidant and my good friend in TN. You are soaring high with the angels and in our Saviour’s embrace. Rest easy my friend and thank for many fond memories in the day surgery department in Fayetteville.
Oh my ,so hate to see that she has passed.She was a beautiful lady and a great person to have worked with.A Heart of gold.God had definitely gained another angel.Prayers to all her family.With great memories. Brenda (ER)Burns
I am so very sorry to learn of Mrs. Peggy’s passing. I was privileged to work with her at Lincoln Medical. She was BEAUTIFUL-inside and out. Her family will be in my prayers.