Peggy Sowle, age 78, of Mt. Pleasant, went to be with her Lord and Creator on January 17, 2013. She passed away peacefully at Woodland Hospice Morey Bereavement Center surrounded by her loving family. Peggy is survived by her husband of almost 55 years, William Sowle Jr. of Mt. Pleasant; daughter Elizabeth (Jack) Sowle McNeill of East Bridgewater, MA; son William (Betsy Goss) Sowle III of Indianapolis, IN; two grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth McNeill and William Francis Sowle IV; a brother, Richard (Diane) Stribley of San Antonio, TX; two sisters, Kathy Stribley of Syracuse, NY and Ruth Darrah of Linden; two sister-in-laws, Ruth Anne Sowle Mt. Pleasant, and Bette (Sowle) Blake of Lake Orion; and many, much loved, nieces and nephews. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents. Upon her request, cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a future time and date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to: Community Cancer Services of Isabella County, P.O. Box 36, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804-0036; Woodland Hospice, 2597 S. Meridian Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, or Sacred Heart Academy Foundation, P.O. Box 522, Mt. Pleasant MI 48804-0522.