With deep love and profound respect, we celebrate the remarkable life of Peggy Joyce Fraser, a cherished soul who left this world on June 4, 2026, at the age of 92.
Born on September 27, 1933, in Nashville, Tennessee, Peggy was the beloved daughter of Ollie and Louise (Wood) Bush. Her life was a testament to family, love, dedication, and community service.
Peggy's journey began in Dearborn, Michigan, where she graduated from Fordson High School and later pursued further education at Henry Ford Community College. It was during her high school years that she met Andy, the love of her life, while playing in the school band, she with her flute and he with his tuba. Their love story spanned 58 beautiful years of marriage, filled with shared passions and adventures.
Peggy's professional life was marked by a long and fulfilling career at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, where she devoted 37 years of service, touching many lives with her kindness and competence. Outside of work, she was an active member of North Lake United Methodist Church and a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Together with Andy, she delighted in community events, square dancing, camping, and travel, activities that took them throughout the United States and beyond, creating memories that would last a lifetime.
A technology enthusiast before it became fashionable, Peggy embraced innovation with a curious mind and a pioneering spirit. She learned to code and adeptly navigated the early days of computers, all while guiding her young grandsons through the digital age. Even at 92, she skillfully used her devices every day.
Peggy's heart was deeply intertwined with nature, and she found immense joy in the serene beauty of Ellsworth Lake, where she spent more than 80 years of her life. She was an accomplished seamstress, crafting intricate square dance costumes and matching attire for Andy. Her creativity and attention to detail were evident in every stitch and in every moment spent embracing the beauty of nature.
Her spirit lives on in her daughters, Joylin Hall and Patricia Lewis (Stephen); her sister, Frances Loraine; her brother, Donald Bush (Julie); her grandsons, Nicholas and Bryan Hall; her great-grandchildren, Ella and Brayden Hall; and her bonus granddaughters, Laura and Jenny, along with their children, Emily, Madison, Sophia, and Taylor. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews, each of whom carries a piece of her legacy forward.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew Fraser; her parents, Ollie and Louise Bush; her brother, Ollie Bush Jr.; her son-in-law, William G. Hall Jr.; her nephews, Peter Bush and Mathew Jakubiak; her sister-in-law, Barbara Bush; and her brother-in-law, Robert Loraine. Peggy leaves behind a legacy of love and warmth.
Peggy's family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the Ellsworth Lake community for its enduring friendship and support. Special appreciation is extended to her dedicated and compassionate hospice team.
A memorial celebrating Peggy's life will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, 901 N. Main St., Chelsea, MI. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Monday beginning at 10:00 a.m. to honor a life lived with adventure, humor, and boundless love. Burial will be private.
Peggy leaves behind a legacy of kindness and joy and will forever be remembered in the hearts of those whose lives she touched.
Memorial contributions may be made to North Lake United Methodist Church.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
