Marlene June (Carper) Detty

Marlene June “Peg” (Carper) Detty

    Marlene June “Peg” (Carper) Detty, 86, of Chillicothe, entered into Heaven on September 20, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 28, 1936, in Adelphi, the daughter of the late Harley and Bessie (Gatewood) Carper. On February 24, 1955, she united in marriage with her loving husband, Hershel Detty, who survives.  

    Peg is also survived by her children, Jodie (Fred) Jones, Jana Detty, Joan (Brad) Muntz, and Jeff (Melanie) Detty; grandchildren, Noah (Heather) Muntz, Gabriel Muntz, Olivia Muntz, Jordan Detty, Dalton Detty, Keigan Detty, Kyle (Amy) Jones, Emily (Russell) Hainline, and McKenzie Jones; great-grandchildren, Adison Muntz, Asa and Asher Detty, and Emmett and Vivian Jones; special niece, Kathy (Robert) Wakefield; special friends, Toni and Chuck Frazier, Michelle Wolfe, and Mike and Dee Rogers; and numerous other special family members and friends whom she cherished.    

    In addition to her parents, Peg was preceded in death by her siblings, Charles Carper and Virginia Hall.

    Peg graduated from Southeastern High School Class of 1954 and operated Pro-Income Tax Service as a tax professional for 31 years. She was a longtime member of Chillicothe First Assembly of God. Peg was a talented piano/organ player and she played for the church for 17 years. 

    Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 26 at 11:00 a.m. at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Kingston with Pastor Shaun Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Chillicothe. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4 - 7 p.m. at Hill’s. Condolences and floral gifts can be made on Peg’s online guest registry at www.hillfhkingston.com.

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