Peggye Adams Hargrove
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Peggye Adams Hargrove was born September 7, 1927, Elba, AL, the third child of Evelyn Toombs of Camilla, GA and Dave Adams, Elba, AL. She later affectionately became known to many as GiGi, once she became a sassy grandmother. We take great solace in her peaceful transition in San Antonio, TX on April 4, 2021, a beautiful Easter Sunday, surrounded by the generations of family members she helped nurture, encourage and love during her fruitful life of 93 years.
Upon the death of her mother when she was just 12, Peggye and her five siblings were raised by her father's selfless sisters Carrie, Clara, Edna, Bessie and Gertrude. She attended primary through high school in Elba, where she graduated as valedictorian. In 1945, Peggye Adams moved to Montgomery to attend the Alabama State College for Negroes, now known as Alabama State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1951. There, she was initiated in Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA) and began a legacy of family membership in the oldest intercollegiate historically African American Greek-lettered sorority. In 1948, Peggye married Julius T. Hargrove. To their union, seven children were born: Angela (deceased), Julius Lynn, Evelyn Leah-Patrice, Michael Wayne, Sibyl Yvette Kent (Bill), Terry Randolph (Joyce), and Reginald Pierre (Ann). A strong and graceful Black woman, she took pride in raising six extraordinary children who are all great contributors to society within their own communities.
Mrs. Hargrove retired from Maxwell AFB Elementary DoDDS, Montgomery, AL after over 27 years as a highly respected educator. She was an active charter member at Community Congregational Church where she co-chaired the Education Ministry and helped to launch an after-school tutorial program at nearby Bellingrath Jr High. Peggye was a volunteer, adventurous traveler and exceptionally doting grandmother. Her hobbies included walking, biking, dancing, gardening and listening to jazz music.
All of Peggye's siblings preceded her in death: brothers Wallace, Frank, and Wayne Adams, and sisters Betty Jean Rankins (Nelson) and Sybil McFarlin (Volney). Also preceding her in death are cousins, Wilma Adams Moore, James Adams, and Mary Tom Adams, who were also raised by her loving Aunts. In addition to her six children, Peggye leaves to honor her legacy fourteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a host of extended family members and cherished friends. She will be in our hearts forever.