Peggy Coggins`

Richards

Mrs. Peggy Coggins Richards' journey began on April 19, 1957, when she was born to the late Viola Coggins Dorsey and Ulysses Gilbert in Griffin, GA.

Peggy was the second eldest of eight children. Peggy received her education in the Griffin Spalding County School System and attended Griffin Technical College.

Peggy accepted Christ at an early age where she was baptized and became a member of Fuller Chapel UMC where she sung in the choir. She attended Bethlehem Baptist Church and sung in the Robert's Chapel UMC choir. She remained a faithful and dedicated member of the Zebulon Parish Ministry and attended Fuller Chapel and Robert's Chapel UMC until her death.

Peggy worked for more than 20 years for the Griffin Spalding County School System in the Nutritional Department from which she retired. Peggy brought some much-needed love and support to every child she encountered.

She was preceded in death by her parents Viola Coggins Dorsey, Ulysses Gilbert, Stepfather Robert Lee Dorsey, Jr, son Elijah Muhammad Richards and siblings Timothy Coggins, Eugene Coggins, Harriett Coggins and Sister-Cousin Eva Jean Coggins.

Peggy had a heart of gold and was the go-to person for her family and friends, she never turned anyone away who needed help. If she did not have it, she would figure out a way to make sure she was able to help. Peggy had a heart filled with love for her family, there was nothing she would not do for every one of them, and she loved her Matthew, she did not mind telling you. And she let the world know that she loved her children and her little bestie, Parker. Next to her family and loved ones, she loved good music and dancing.

Peggy loved to travel with Heather, Parker and Matthew, whether it was Jekyll Island, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Tybee Island, anywhere there was a beach, Peggy loved being there. She especially loved traveling with Matthew to Wisconsin, Tennessee, Ft. Lauderdale, FL., Birmingham, AL., Montgomery, AL. and Ohio to name a few states. If you truly know Peggy, you knew she was honest and a straight shooter and said what was on her mind, but you know it was all said with love. We were planning a trip to Paris, France which was a long-life dream of hers but unfortunately, she was called home before we could make it happen.

God saw that his flower was tired and called her home on February 1, 2025, at 12:15 AM at WellStar Spalding Hospital, Peggy was surrounded by her family and loved ones, as she took her last breath.

Left to honor her memory are her two children: Anthony (Shigaily Calloway) Coggins, and Heather Coggins; her stepchildren, Nieshia Richards, Omar Richards and Michael Richards, all of Griffin, Georgia. Lifetime Partner, Matthew Walker. Siblings; Telisa Coggins, Jaqueline (Charles) Blash, Dwayne (Sonya) Coggins, Ramon Coggins, Rachel Stroud, Ulyssess (Lisa) Gilbert, all of Griffin, Georgia and Robert (Jackee) Dorsey, III of Clearwater, Florida. Half Siblings: Sonia Gilbert, Daniel Reyes, Joanne Rodriguez, Jessica Rodriguez, Lorencio Rodriguez all of Miami, Florida; along with 23 other siblings all of Florida. Seven Grandchildren: Seontez Freeman, Andesia Coggins, Nykiarea Conley, Achante Coggins, Antavian Coggins, Jaida Miller and Parker Smarr all of Griffin, Georgia, Aunt: Sarah Knox of Griffin, Georgia; 11 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Fuller Chapel Church Cemetery. Pastor Rex Smith is the Eulogist.