Peggy Elaine Midkiff

05/20/2026

Peggy Elaine Midkiff, 85, of Center, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. Bro. Brandon Jones will officiate. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center.

Born March 30, 1941, in Center, Peggy is the daughter of Kelton Samford and Addie Mae Pleasant Samford. Her hobbies included flower gardening, decorating, and traveling. Peggy enjoyed time spent at the lake house with her friends. She was a member of Center Missionary Baptist Church in Center.

She is survived by:
Husband of 67 years, Spencer Midkiff

Children: 
Tammie Jane and husband Ray Tindol
Mitchell Midkiff and wife Deborah
Kerri and husband Kevin Leech

Grandchildren:
Jamie Lyn and husband Adam Barbee
Amanda and husband Justin Bell
Jonathan McGown
Wade Bonner and wife Lauren
Virginia Midkiff
Matthew Midkiff

Step-granddaughter, Robyn Mahan and family

Great-grandchildren: 
Mason Barbee and wife Kelley
Rylan Barbee
Carter Bell
Cash Bell
Stella Bonner
Jackson Bonner

Great-great-granddaughter, Adalyn Barbee

Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members

Preceded in death by parents, Kelton Samford and Addie Mae Pleasant Samford; and brother, Wayne Samford.

Pallbearers will be Mason Barbee, Adam Barbee, Wade Bonner, Rylan Barbee, Carter Bell, and Matthew Midkiff.

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com