Pooler-Mrs. Peggy Burgin Whitaker, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at
the Bryan County Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Peggy was born in Birmingham, AL to the late Arnold R. & Irene T. Burgin and had
lived in Pooler for 70 years. She retired after 40 years of service from Bell South where
she was also a member of the Pioneers. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist
Church in Pooler. She was an avid gardner and along with her husband was known for
her yearly Christmas decorations that delighted the community.

Survivors include her husband, Dewey R. Whitaker, Sr., daughter, Jacqueline D. Gracen;
step-children, Ray (Faye) Whitaker, Jr., Mary Thompson, Brenda (Jack) Helms, Debra
(Allen) Woodcock and Carol (Eric) Draper; 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and 3 nieces.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30 at the funeral home.

Funeral: 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31 in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to
follow at Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Remembrances may be given to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA
31416

Thomas C. Strickland
& Sons Funeral Homes
West Chatham Chapel
901 W. Hwy 80
Pooler, GA 31322
912-748-2444