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Peggy Dessommes

d. September 30, 2017

Peggy Dessommes

Peggy Dessommes, age 86, joined her beloved husband in heaven Saturday, September 30, 2017. Peggy was a native and lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and lifelong member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She was a member of the Cursillo Movement of South Mississippi, a Lecturer and Eucharistic Minister, and also a former member of the Parish Council. She retired from the Ocean Springs School System as an Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. She was also the Co-Founder of the Duchess Club in Ocean Springs. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Jean J. "Papa Jack" Dessommes. Survivors include her daughter, Jill (Alex) Demyan; her sons, Jack C. (Cathy) Dessommes and Jeffrey (Cindy) Dessommes; her sister, Gene Carver; her grandchildren, Heather, Natalie, Emily, and Olivia; and her great-grandchildren, Jaks and Gavin. Her house was always open to the youth of Ocean Springs. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Friends may visit at the church one hour prior. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Ocean Springs, MS.
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Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

11:00am - 12:00 pm

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Ocean Springs

502 Jackson Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Starts at 12:00 pm

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Ocean Springs

502 Jackson Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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Cemetery

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Gulfport

59 Wayside Rd, Stuart, VA 24171

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