Peggy Jean Burks, 73, of Solsberry, Indiana passed away September 18, 2018 at her home in Solsberry. She was born on September 14, 1945 in Bloomington, Indiana the daughter of James Truman and Lillie Elizabeth (Abram) Hudson.

Peggy was a 1963 graduate of Eastern Greene High School. She married Lawrence Truman Burks on July 15, 1966 in Solsberry, Indiana. Peggy was the Owner and operator of Peggy’s Daycare caring for children for 40 years before retiring in 2005. She was a member of the Union Church in Solsberry. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and she loved taking care of children, she will be missed by all who loved and knew her.

Peggy is survived by her children; Jeffrey W. (Keely) Burks of Cedar Falls, IA, Larry Brent (Dawn) Burks of Bloomington, James Bradley Burks of Solsberry, Julie Beth (Jon "Brandy") Thomas of Solsberry, nine grandchildren; Keller Jeffrey Burks, Curtis Burks, Kyle Burks, Quinna Burks, Christopher M. (Sierra) Burks, Natalie Elizabeth Burks, Jama Beth Thomas, Jena Bailee Thomas and Jonathan Blake Thomas, two great grandchildren: Jadyn Burks and Cash Michael Bradley Burks, two sisters; Linda (Bill) Schweer and Sherry (Ron) Martin of Solsberry, and former daughter-in-law; Lisa Jean Burks of Solsberry, Aunt and Uncle Donald (Janice) Abram of Bloomington and several nieces and nephews and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Solsberry Christian Church. With Rev Don Dwyer officiating. Burial will follow at Solsberry Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00pm to 8:00pm Monday, September 24, 2018 at the Allen Funeral Home & Crematory 4155 S. Old State Rd 37 Bloomington and from 10:00am to service time Tuesday at the church.

You are invited to share a memory or leave an online condolence to the family at www.allencares.com.