Mrs. Peggy Forehand Pritchett

Peggy Forehand Pritchett The Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday January 18, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Don Adams and Rev. Scott Stanfill officiating. A private interment will follow. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Kimbrell-Stern. Peggy was born on November 6, 1927, in Albany, and was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. D.C. (Hilda) Forehand. She graduated from Albany High School as a four year honor graduate at age 16. She taught swimming during the summers at Radium Springs, where some of her friends encouraged her to enter a pageant and she was crowned “Miss Radium Springs”. In 1948, Peggy graduated from Duke University, majoring in cost accounting. She was Rush Chairman and President of Omicron chapter of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, a member of the Neridian Society and the Hoof and Horn Drama Club. She choreographed and performed in the musicals presented by the Hoof and Horn Drama Club for three years. She returned to Albany and opened a dance studio in 1948. Former student, Barbara Pippin, joined her in 1960, becoming a partner. Later, Judy Dabbs and Kathy Hall-Hawkins joined the dancing faculty. Year after year, this group produced creative and spectacular dance recitals and performances. Thousands of little girls will always remember their beloved “Miss Peggy.” Her passion for choreography and theater also led to many fun productions, such as “Pajama Game” and “Damn Yankees” at the Albany Little Theater. (now Theatre Albany) Peggy was a life time member of Dance Educators of America and Dance Masters of America. She taught at numerous national conventions for both organizations. Peggy had a unique and special way to connect and encourage young dancers. Statler Record Co. produced a record with her work of children’s dance material, with daughter, Paige’s, picture on the cover. Peggy’s inspiration has launched careers of many dance teachers who are spreading the love of children and dance across the country. The studio has had numerous pageant winners, several students who have danced in off Broadway shows, and two who have become Radio City Rockettes. Miss Peggy would often greet new students with a smile saying, “Welcome aboard. Did you know I taught your mother? Now that I think back, I taught your grandmother, too.” One of her greatest joys was working with the Dougherty County Kiwanis Club as they sponsored the spring recital for many years. The fact that all of the proceeds went to help children and less fortunate in our community gave her great satisfaction. Though she was technically never a member of the Kiwanis Club, they honored her as a George Hixson Fellow in 2000. After 58 years of teaching, she hung up her dancing shoes, but continued to support Kathy Hall-Hawkins as the tradition of …pretty toes…ugly toes… smile and sing loud…and exciting dancing experiences for young girls in Albany will continue. Peggy was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church. She used her special talents to teach children’s Sunday school classes, and was active in the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She held emeritus status with the Junior League of Albany. She enjoyed computer classes at Darton, tutoring students at Morningside Elementary and playing bridge with some of her many friends. She loved her piano lessons with Gary Unger, which she began at age 79. Peggy married James Garrison Pritchett in 1949. She and “Jimmy” enjoyed a wonderful 62 years together prior to his death in 2011. She is survived by daughter, Paige Pritchett Samples (Ted) of Lake Blackshear, GA, and son, James Garrison “Garry” Pritchett, Jr, of Lawrenceville, Ga. Grandchildren Chris Samples (Catherine) of Cary, NC, Lowell Samples of Albany, and TJ Samples (Delaine) of Macon, GA., great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and extended family, Chila, Juan, Rodrigo and Carlina Aranda, of Cancun, Mexico. In lieu of flowers, for those desiring, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 307 Flint Ave, Albany, GA 31701 Or Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701 Or a charity of your choice. To share your thoughts with the Pritchett family please visit our website at www.kimbrellstern.com

Mrs. Peggy Forehand Pritchett

November 6, 1927 - January 15, 2016