Obituaries

Margaret Agnew

Margaret Jane Neef Agnew, "Peggy", 91, widow of William G. Agnew, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, in Greenville, S.C., where she had lived for the past 10 years.She was the daughter of William C. and Annette S. Neef. Born and raised in Lutz, Fla., she was a graduate of the University of Tampa. She moved to Lookout Mountain following her marriage to Bill Agnew in 1946. They celebrated their 50th anniversary six months before Bill died in 1997.She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Julia M. Neef, and Carol H. Neef. Her oldest son, William G. Agnew Jr., passed away in July, 2010. His wife, Brenda A. Anderson, died in 2007.She is survived by two sons, Bruce D. Agnew, of Chattanooga, and Brian E. (Dianne) Agnew, of Union Springs, Ala.; a daughter, Ann A. (Steve) Stewart of Greenville, S.C.; and 13 grandchildren, Patrick Agnew, of Charlotte, N.C., Michael Agnew of Asheville, N.C., John and Catherine Agnew, of Signal Mountain, Brian, Ben, Gary, and Daniel Stewart, of Greenville, S.C. and Freeman, Russell, Evan, Mitchell, and Parker Agnew, of Union Springs, Ala. She is also survived by a sister, Alice N. Hallinan, of Winter Haven, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews, including her godchild, Carolyn P. Hallinan, of Lakeland, Fla.A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church, at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28, followed by a reception in the church hall.She will be interred at National Cemetery on Bailey Avenue in a private ceremony.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Notre Dame High School, 2701 Vermont Ave., Chattanooga, TN, 37404, the Alzheimers Association, 735 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 37402, or a charity of one's choice.Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown, Greenville, SC.

Published January 26, 2011

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