Peggi Ann Duell, 61, of Laramie died Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born February 26, 1955 in Casper, Wyoming to Orin Thomas and Carroll Lee (nee. Harman) Highfill. She lived the vast majority of her life in Laramie, where she worked at the University of Wyoming. She will be remembered as a dedicated and supportive mother, a lover of pets, a fan of all things sports (Go Steelers!), and a diligent and dedicated worker. She loved to laugh, listen to music, visit sunny beaches, and relax at home.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Peggi is survived by her siblings Mary Harman, Bill Highfill, and Dean Highfill; daughters Blythe Duell (Travis Rollins) of Durant, OK and Beth Ahern (Michael Schasteen) of Colorado Springs, CO, and granddaughter Kylie Rae Rollins.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Laramie Animal Welfare Society (PO Box 514; Laramie, WY 82073) or the University Foundation in Memory of Peggi Duell.
A celebration of life will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11 at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home with the Reverend Rhett Ivey, officiating.
Dear Blythe and Beth, I had the nicest talk with your mom about a month ago. I hadn't seen her in 20 or more years, and the first thing she told me was about your successes. Blythe was born during Peggi's employment with me in the Financial Aid Office, so she knew I "knew" you. And indeed, I did watch you grow up a bit, until she changed campus jobs. She just beamed with pride, last month, as she told me about you both, your educations, your jobs, your lives - first things she thought to tell me. I am so happy I saw her that day. I have nothing but positive memories of Peggi - maybe the hardest-working employee on campus. Quiet, determined, resourceful, competent. I am so very sorry she's gone so soon.
To all of Peggi's family, I'm so sorry for your loss; and to her huge UW family also, she was UW! She will be greatly missed by many.
My condolences Blythe and family. Wishing you peace in this difficult time.
Hello Blythe and Beth, I was so saddened to read of your mother's passing. We used to chat at gymnastics, school events, UW campus about our little ladies growing up! She loved you. I saw a blondie and a redhead 2 little ladies on FB that looked a lot like Britni and Blythe when they were little. Cuties, for sure. I am sorry for your loss.
Dear Blythe and Beth, I was so sad to hear of your mother's passing. I remember her so well at gymnastic meets, school events and working at UW. I often saw her on campus. We always had to share what was going on in our girl's lives. I know she loved you. I am so sorry. I saw a little blondie girl and redhead girl on FB, that looked a lot like you and Britni when you were little ladies. Cuties, for sure. Your friend, vianne westbrook
My deepest condolences are with you and your family during this very difficult time.