Peggy Jo Fortune
Peggy Jo Fortune, 64 of Tipton and formerly of Windfall passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at IU Health Tipton. She was born in Tipton on June 17, 1959 to Jesse R. & Etta Wilma (Ryan) McKay. On March 18, 2000 she married Ron Fortune and he survives.
Peggy was a wife, homemaker, grandmother, and great-grandmother to name just a few of the hats she wore. She attended Tri-Central High School. She enjoyed trying her luck at the casinos. Peggy also was always on the search for a bargain at flea markets and garage sales. She loved her family and took great pride in their accomplishments. Peggy loved to hear about what was going on in their lives and just being close to all of her family during their family gatherings.
Survivors besides her husband Ron include four children, Bruce O’Neal Jr. and wife Regan of Windfall, Heather Williams and husband Gregory of Windfall, Christina Jenkins and husband Craig of McCordsville, and Christy Fortune of Speedway; seven siblings, Tim McKay and wife Kerry of Atlanta, Joyce Lee of Windfall, Chuck McKay and wife Kathy of Maryville, Tennessee, Randy McKay and wife Carol of Kokomo, Larry McKay of London, Kentucky, Ronnie McKay of Marion, Bill McKay and wife Kim of Fairmount.
Peggy is also survived by her 14 grandchildren, Corbin O’Neal and wife Sarah, Carmyne Fanning and girlfriend Allyssa Haalek, Trezdon O’Neal and wife Caylee, Kaleb Causey and wife Nicole, Quintin McCloud, Keaton McCloud, Kiryn Jenkins, Kameron Jenkins, McKenna Jenkins, Zariah Williams, Gregory Williams, Jondell Williams, and Jeramiah Williams; three great-grandchildren, Penelope O’Neal, Isla O’Neal, and Brex O’Neal. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Etta; siblings, James Harold Ryan, Doris, Maryetta, Cathy, and Pat.
Peggy made the choice to be a donor after death. Her tissue donations will help many people after her death just as she helped many during her life. Online condolence may be made on her obituary page at www.young-nichols.com
Funeral services will be at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Brookside Cemetery in Windfall. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 until the time of the service.
Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children’s Foundation, PO Box 3356, Indianapolis, Indiana 46206, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Prayers to all family, friends & those who knew her. She was a blessing to all . Love from your cousins here in Missouri. Sharon Harrison & family & cousins
I’m so sorry . Prayers for all the family and friends. Miss you ,Aunt Peggy .
So very sorry to hear, many years and miles apart, but always in our hearts , you will be missed ,
Our deepest condolences, Peggy was so sweet and had such a great sense of humor. She will be sadly missed.
Words cannot express how sadden I am to hear of Peg’s passing. I will greatly miss her as she was such fun to be around. Always ready with a smile and a laugh and a funny story. She and I shared such beautiful and fun memories with our families. Peg will always be in our hearts and be greatly missed. Deeply saddened my friend that I will not be able to have a good laugh with you but will always remember our fun times together.
My love and prayers are with you all. Peg was such a happy person. Her laughter was so contagious. She will be missed so much by all her knew and loved her.
It was my pleasure to meet Peggy she was always laughing joking. She will always be in my heart.
Rest in peace my friend.
Very sorry to hear this Ron such a good lady.
So sorry for all of you for the loss of a wonderful wife,sister,cousin and best friend I will forever miss her laugh and all the goodness in her heart
miss you Peg
Denise
Peggy was a good sister in law, and when I was no longer in the family she was still friendly and welcoming to me. She loved her niece , (Sarah) and nephew (Aaron) very much. They will miss her, and so will I. Peggy had an open heart, and a kind heart. She always full of spunk,. I have good memories of her, she will be missed, and she is definitely loved.
So sorry for your loss. Peggy was always a good soul. She will be greatly missed by all. R.I .P.
Peggy was my cousin who felt more like my aunt, and for most of my younger years acted as a second mom because of how close I was to Bruce. I am without words for the heartache I feel at her passing. I loved her a great deal, and I know she loved me as she loved everyone. I will miss her deeply. I pray for Ron, Bruce, Heather, and the rest of the family. I love you all.
We are at a loss for words!!! We are praying for your family. You will be missed Peggy and our family loved you and feel so blessed to have had every moment with you, Peggy was a beautiful friend to my mother and father and she was like a aunt to me. It is such a blessing to know how much Peggy loved the Lord and her Family. Love Lalenia, Roger, Levi and Maddie