Obituary: Peggy Popham

Peggy Lenora Popham, age 67, of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away at her home on Dec. 5, 2025. 

Born on Jan. 12, 1958, to Raymond and Louise Brake, Peggy was the youngest daughter in a large, loving family. 

A meticulous and dedicated worker, she poured her heart into everything she did. Whether gardening, restoring antiques or caring for those she loved, Peggy had a lifelong connection to nature, and every garden she tended flourished. She had a passion for antiques and early Americana, bringing new life to forgotten pieces and preserving the stories they carried. Peggy never met a stranger. Her kindness, warmth and easy conversation made friends with everyone she encountered. Even during everyday trips to her local stores. Her ability to connect deeply and genuinely with others was one of her greatest gifts. Faith and family were at the center of Peggy’s life. She began each morning with Bible study and lived her values with quiet strength. She often said, “thoughts are things,” encouraging those around her to nurture positivity and purpose.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Dennis; her children, April (Robyn) Popham and Scott Popham; her grandchildren, Asher and Bear; and her sisters, Rita and Patty. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Raymond, Louise, Ray Jr., Grady, Arthur, and Billy.

Her family finds comfort knowing that her legacy lives on in the gardens she nurtured, the friendships she made everywhere she went, and the love she shared so generously.

A celebration of Peggy’s life will be held on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Paul R. Young Funeral Home, 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, Ohio 45056. 

Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. followed by a service. Burial will take place immediately afterward at Oxford Cemetery Association, 4385 Oxford-Millville Rd. All are invited to share food, memories and fellowship at Western Lodge, 801 Western College Dr., Oxford, Ohio 45056, following the burial.

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This obituary was originally published by Paul R. Young Funeral Home and has been edited for length.