Peggy Whittaker Jonas flew into the arms of her Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, October 16, 2006. She leaves her much loved sweetheart and husband of sixty-two years, Gordon Jonas to cherish her memory. She also leaves behind her precious children, Nancy Mabry and her husband Bill of Pauline, SC, Danny Jonas and his wife Debbie of Max Meadows, VA, and Sally Gotkiewicz and her husband Tim of Orange Park, FL. She had six grandchildren that she loved heart and soul, Karen Mabry of Davis, CA, Cathy Freeman and her husband Josh of Union, SC, Shannon Jonas of Kalamazoo, MI and his fianc India Fulbright, Justin Jonas of Max Meadows, VA, Lisa ONeal and her husband Thomas of Decatur, GA, and Ryan Gotkiewicz and his wife Julie of Montgomery, AL. She was very proud of her two great grandchildren, Abigail and Aryn Freeman. Also in South Carolina her sister Ruby McPeak and her husband Tom, and her brother Richard and his wife Martha survive her. Peggy had numerous nieces and nephews that she loved, especially the children of Maurice and Florence. Peggy was born in Pulaski, VA on December 24, 1925 and was raised by her grandparents, Joe and Ida Whittaker. She became a war bride on November 4, 1944 when she married Gordon. They then began a love affair that lasted over the years and inspired others to stand the test of times and build strong marriages. Peggy obeyed the gospel in 1947 and was a faithful member of the Radford Church of Christ for over forty-five years. She served as a Sunday school teacher and as the wife of an Elder. She had a smile, a handshake, and a hug for every person present. The members there were her closest and dearest friends, she loved them very much. Peggy lived her life serving others and making sure no one within her reach was hungry. She worked as a cafeteria manager in the Radford City School System for twenty-nine years in each of the elementary schools after beginning in the Radford High School cafeteria in 1966. She loved to see people eat and enjoy her cooking and she always had plenty to share. There was never any doubt in the minds of her family and friends that Peggy loved them. The tears that we shed now are the first she doesnt share with us. We will miss her greatly until we meet again. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 19, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Radford Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Radford Church of Christ, 700 8th Street, Radford, VA 24141. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.