Margaret “Peggy” Bladen

Posted by Auberry Don on Jan 20, 2024

Margaret Louise “Peggy” Bladen, 90, of Bradfordsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Roy Elmer Ridgeway Sr and Mazie Elizabeth Jenkins Bladen was born August 11^th, 1933, in Beltsville, Maryland, and departed this life on January 16^th, 2024 at Grandview Nursing Home in Campbellsville.

Peggy united in marriage to Mr. David Franklin Bladen, Sr on September 4^th, 1948. He preceded her in death on February 3^rd, 1986.

Peggy professed faith in Christ and was of the Methodist faith. She loved to go out dancing. She enjoyed listening to country music.

Peggy is survived by:

Two daughters: Diane Burger and her husband, Dennis, of Campbellsville; and Pam Templer of Denton, MD

Two daughters-in-law: Dorothy Bladen of Campbellsville; and Mary Simpson of Campbellsville

Eight grandchildren

Sixteen great-grandchildren

Eight great-great-grandchildren

Her long-time companion, James Hanna of Bradfordsville

Three brothers: Roy Ridgeway, Jr of North Carolina; Harry Ridgeway and his wife, Mary Ann, of Laurel, MD; and Gene Ridgeway and his wife, Rosey, of Huningtown MD

A host of other relatives and friends

Besides her husband, Peggy was preceded in death by:

Her son, David Bladen, Jr on June 17^th, 2021

One sister, Mazie Elizabeth Jerome on October 14^th, 2019

VISITATION: Tuesday, January 23^rd, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.

FUNERAL: Wednesday, January 24^th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in the Bladen Family Cemetery.

PALLBEARERS: Frank Bladen, David Bladen, Russel Bladen, Johnny Downs, Bud Rigsbee, Dakota Rigsbee, and Josh Brady

The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Ms. Margaret Louise “Peggy” Bladen at our funeral home.  May God bless you during this difficult time.