Peggy Ann Newberg Wellington, 81, of Ozark, Missouri and formerly of Maryville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on May 9, 1941, in Maryville, Missouri to Paul and Evelyn Newberg of Fillmore, Missouri. Peggy was a graduate of Fillmore High School and a 1962 graduate from Northwest Missouri State College. On November 22, 1961, she married Ronald Wellington.

Peggy always wanted to be a mother and loved children. She and Ronald had four children, several foster children, and were like second parents/grandparents to the many children who attended her in home daycare in Maryville, Missouri. She was a member of the Ozark Christian Church, First Christian Church in Maryville, Young Economists Club in Maryville, and proud sports and band booster parent in Maryville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ronald, and her brother Robert.

Survivors include her four children Dr. Dawn (Andrew) Tartaglione of Dover, Delaware; Christi Wellington of Ozark, Missouri; Rebecca Wellington of Edmond, Oklahoma; Patrick (Carlie) Wellington of Edmond, Oklahoma; Grandchildren Kamen, Maddox, Paxson, and Josie of Edmond, Oklahoma; Sister-in-law Connie Dunn of Burlington Jct., Missouri; Sister-in law Barbara Newberg of Ozark, Missouri, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Bram Funeral Home in Maryville, Missouri.

Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Bram Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Quitman Cemetery in Quitman, Missouri.

Memorials may be directed in Peggy’s name to the Quitman Cemetery Association.