Peggy High Lehtio, a long-time resident of Titusville, Florida, passed away to Heaven on Wednesday, March 6^th, 2019 at her home. She was 86.

Peggy is lovingly remembered as a Christian woman, treasured wife, amazing mother, trusted friend, and wonderful grandmother.

Peggy was born in Danville, VA on July 10^th, 1932. She graduated in 1950 from George Washington High School in Danville.

On February 22^nd, 1958, she married Martin (Bill) Lehtio in Danville, VA. The couple recently celebrated their 61^st anniversary. Early in her marriage, Peggy worked in Danville as a Dental Assistant.

In 1960 the couple adopted their first daughter, Susan. The family moved to Titusville, Florida in 1961. There, they welcomed a second adopted daughter, Lori in 1965, and later in 1971, adopted their son, William (Billy).

Peggy and Bill enjoyed life in Titusville. Bill worked as a master electrician, while Peggy lovingly stayed home with their three children. As the kids grew, Peggy worked as a school crossing guard at Apollo Elementary, and then as a pharmacy technician with Eckerd Drugs. Peggy and Bill were long-time active members of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and later, Trinity Lutheran, where Bill still attends.

Peggy enjoyed quality time with her children and grandchildren, volunteering to provide food for the hungry, spending time with friends, bowling, playing bingo, the gym, and all things Betty Boop.

She will be greatly missed by her husband, Bill, and her loving family and friends.

Peggy is preceded in death by her son, Billy Lehtio, her daughter, Susan Bostwick, her grandson, Cole Bostwick, and her siblings, Lula T Griffith, Garnet L Turner, Edith T Harr, and Jason B High Jr.

Peggy is survived by her devoted husband, Bill Lehtio, and her caring daughter, Lori (Al) Studt. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Erin (Daniel) Dillon, Amber Partridge, Rikki Bostwick, Isaac (Gladys) Bostwick, Jacob (Sarah) Bostwick, and Tyler Lehtio. Her memory will be kept alive through her great-grandchildren Micah Dillon, Norah Dillon, Clara Dillon, Chloe Dillon, Nathan Bostwick, Stormie White, Tessa Bostwick, Colton Bostwick, Gabriel Bostwick, and Elijah Moran (due July 2019) and her siblings, Christine Young Lewis, and Robert L High.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to Hospice of Health First for their loving and exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Health First Hospice https://hf.org/ways_to_help/donate.cfm (Hospice-unrestricted)

A service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Titusville, FL 32780.