Margaret M. “Peggy” King
March 17, 1933 - July 1, 2025
Margaret M. “Peggy” King, age 92, of Middletown, DE, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Born in Lenni, PA on March 17, 1933, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd Emerson Lovelace and Osie V. (Ryder) Syrfit. Peggy was the proud owner of Chi Restaurant in Boothwyn, PA for 30 years until her retirement.
Peggy looked forward to baseball season every year to cheer on her beloved Philadelphia Phillies. In her spare time, she could always be found cleaning or ironing anything and everything. Peggy’s greatest joy in life was the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. She loved treating her family to a home cooked meal.
In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Lester E. King; son, William Redden; 4 brothers; and 4 sisters. She is survived by her children, Steven W. Redden (Carol) of Middletown and Mary M. Avilez (Juan) of Wilmington; 8 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 12 pm on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 12 pm. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peggy’s memory to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, 2431 Frazer Road, Newark, DE 19702 or online by clicking here.
George and Pam Wilhelm
There are people that come in and out of a person‘s life. Peggy would come into your life, greet you with a huge hug, tell you to sit down and relax, and let’s talk. Regardless of the time of day, the seriousness of the conversation, or the good news that you wanted to share, Peggy was there for you. She had several titles in her life, being a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Oh yeah, Peggy was also the best friend that you could have, I know that for sure. our condolences go out to the family and everyone that she called family. She will be missed, but she will be remembered more.
Sandra Camarote
So sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. She was a super lady in every way!❤️
Tina hayes
My condolences to you all🙏🙏
Margo Orlando
So very sorry for your loss. I remember meeting her at the pool at Leisure Point. She was so sweet.
Emily Redden Boulden
Loved my Aunt Peggy! I wish all of you peace as my Aunt Peggy is greeted by my mother, who passed away on May 28th! Know that the Lord our God and my mother are greeting in her in great peace! I love you all, great cousins, in your grief, as I am! Know that they are in great hands! The Spirit of God has joined them together! Love you all!
Janice Jennings desire
I am so sorry for your loss, I will always remember Aunt Peggy,she was a wonderful aunt ,loved her very much
Peggy Jackson
Dearest Reddens,
Our hearts are full today. Our memories of Peggy are of a warm welcoming and BUSY lady. You are all fortunate to have solid family ties and honest love among you all. We think of all of you often. And so appreciate that we are a part of you in a small way, through Rosie and Billy. Love from Peggy Haines Jackson, Hubby Roy, and daughters Rebekah and Jennifer.