SYRACUSE – Peggy Felts, 89, of Syracuse, died at 8:31 a.m. May 30, 2013, at her daughter’s home in Syracuse. She was born April 13, 1924, in Decatur, to Willie and Opal Worden Slusher. On May 8, 1982, in Syracuse, she married Nelson M. Felts, who died Oct. 8, 2001. She graduated in 1942 from North Side High School, Fort Wayne, and worked for GE in Fort Wayne after graduation. She retired in 1987 from the State Bank of Syracuse as an assistant vice president after 27 years of service. She wintered in Lake Wales, Fla., for many years. She was a member of the Alturas United Methodist Church in Alturas, Fla.; American Legion Auxiliary Post 223, Syracuse, for more than 65 years; and the Knit Wits Craft Club, Lake Wales. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Galloway Feaster, Syracuse; a son, Barry Coy; a stepdaughter, Cindy (and spouse James) Leslie, Leesburg; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Ned (and spouse Zina) Nolan, Monroe, N.C.; a son-in-law, Wynn Schwalm, Syracuse. She was preceded in death by a stepfather, a daughter, three sisters, a brother and a son-in-law. No public visitation or services will be held. Private family graveside services will be held in the Syracuse Cemetery with Pastor Jane Miller of the Goshen Home Care & Hospice officiating. Owen Family Funeral Home, Syracuse, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be given to Goshen Home Care & Hospice, 200 High Park Ave., Goshen, IN 46526. Condolences may be sent via www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com
