Peggy Jane Bond Thompson, 71, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023, with family by her side, from liver failure and had been in ill health the last 4 years. She was born on November 1, 1951, to Patricia Austin Bond and Jack Bond in Franklin, IN.
She was preceded in death by infant son, Bryce; parents, Jack and Patricia and grandson, Brice. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Dr. Michael Thompson of Bradenton, FL; children, Michael, Jr. (Megan) of Fishers, IN, Gregory (Jamie) of Greenfield, IN, Rebecca Haug (Aaron) of Aledo, TX, Brayton (Cat) of Spencer, IN; 9 grandchildren; surviving siblings, Susie Owens (Gary) of Columbus, IN, Rebecca Bond of Nashville, IN, Cindy Speas (Kevin) of Rural Hall, NC and Dr. Jeff Bond (Sarah) of Mitchell, IN.
She lived the last 4 years in Bradenton, FL, with her husband, Mike. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bradenton. Mike and Peggy were married August 30, 1970, in the Nashville, IN Christian Church.
Peggy graduated from Brown County High School (Nashville, IN) in 1969, from Franklin College (Franklin, IN) in 1973 and a Master s in Education from Indiana University.
While at Franklin College, she was awarded the Laurels Trophy as the number one female academic student and Graduated Magna Cum Laude. She was also a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority.
Peggy was an elementary teacher for over 40 years in Indiana at Brownstown Central, Osgood, Southwood and Brown County (Van Buren Elementary and Nashville Elementary). She did serve 1 year as Director of the Whitley County Day Care Center in Columbia City, IN.
In Brown County, she was an active member of the Nashville Christian Church, served on the Brown County Fair Board, an active member of Psi Iota Xi, Nashville Town Christmas decorations and numerous community groups. She was also a past member of the Indiana Standardbred Association and the United States Trotting Association. While living on their farm in Brown County she and Mike raised and raced Standardbred race horses (trotters and pacers). She was chosen as Miss Brown County in 1969.
Peggy loved to do photography, read, sew, quilt and craft. She and Mike enjoyed going to auctions and repurposing furniture and items. She loved all sports including Indiana University, Purdue, Indiana Pacers, Chicago Cubs, Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Rays, and Lightening.
She loved the water at Anna Maria Island. She loved her swimming pool. Most importantly Peggy loved her sisters and brother, her children, and her grandchildren.
There will be a Memorial Service at a later date in Nashville, IN. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral.com.
