Peggy Bruce Smith
July 14, 1951 - July 7, 2024Peggy Bruce Smith, 72, of Corbin, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Baptist Health Hospital in Corbin, Kentucky. Born July 14, 1951, she was the daughter of the late R.C. and Grace Bruce.
In addition to her father and mother, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, John Smith, and her brother, Bob Bruce.
Peggy attended Trinity Methodist Church in Corbin, Kentucky.
Peggy studied at Eastern Kentucky University and received both Bachelors and Master’s Degrees in English and later taught English at Union College. Peggy was a real estate investor and business woman. Meanwhile, she found time to explore and enjoy her love of architecture, animals, and reading. She was a Gourmet Readers Book Club member for over 20 years.
Peggy leaves behind her brother, Don Bruce of Denver, Colorado; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Barbara and Jerry Gambill of Louisville, Kentucky; step-children: Chris Smith (Patta) of Chicago, Illinois, and Jennifer Smith of Louisville, Kentucky; nephew, Don Bruce (Cathy) of Mandeville, Louisiana; step-nieces: Vickie Hart (Steve) of Corbin, Kentucky; and Tina Kihara of Aliso Viejo, California.
The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 P.M. Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Hart Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Corbin, Kentucky.
Barbara Gambill
Posted at 18:09h, 12 JulyWe loved Peggy very much. She was so fun
To be around. She was smart, interesting, kind
Hearted and a sweet lady. We always enjoyed
Her visits to Louisville. Back in the day, Peggy
2 friends and me went on a girls trip to
Charleston and Asheville. We had a really
Good time. We will miss her not being here.
My brother, John, loved her very much.
With our deepest sympathy to her family
and friends, especially those in Corbin where
She lived most of her life.
Barbara & Jerry Gambill
Sherry Jackson Waller
Posted at 09:12h, 14 JulyI AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF MY DEAR FRIEND PEGGY. ,WE WERE FRIENDS FOR LIFE.,, I LOVED PEGGY VERY MUCH. REALLY GONNA MISS HER.