Peggy Mockry's Obituary
Peggy Suzanne Louis Czimer Mockry, 83, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at Novant Huntersville Hospital in Huntersville, North Carolina, while in hospice care following a brief stay in the ICU.
Born on September 23, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Peggy was the eldest daughter of Leo and Mary McDole Louis. She graduated from Hobart, Indiana High School in 1960 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington. In 1963, she married Arthur Daniel Czimer, and they settled in Merrillville, Indiana, where they welcomed two daughters, Amy Lynne in 1970 and Mary Kathryn (“Katie/Kate”) in 1974. Peggy began her career as an English teacher at Hobart Junior High School and was an active member of P.E.O. as well as P.T.O. in both Indiana and Ohio.
In 1977, the family moved to Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and later to Clifton Park, New York, in 1983. Peggy married Michael Paul Mockry in 2002. She worked as a substitute teacher in the Shenendehowa School District while earning her master’s degree in Special Education. She later taught at St. Anne’s Institute in Albany, where she spent many meaningful years before retiring. Peggy moved to Cornelius, NC in December, 2023 to be cared for by her daughters during her chronic illness.
Peggy lived a full and vibrant life. She was an avid bridge player, loved traveling, gardening, reading, golfing, and socializing. Winters in Siesta Key, Florida, were a treasured tradition for Peggy and Mike, where they enjoyed reconnecting with friends from New York, Indiana, and Ohio. Peggy was a wonderful cook, and her Christmas cookies were eagerly anticipated each year. Peggy was also a devoted Buffalo Bills fan and delighted in cheering on her Indiana University Hoosiers—especially in basketball, and more recently, football.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Mary Louis. She is survived by her husband, Mike Mockry of Clifton Park, NY; daughters Amy Czimer of Cornelius, NC, and Kate Murren and her husband Will of Davidson, NC; stepdaughter Melanie Dumlao and her husband Gene of Fultonville, NY; sisters Barb Williams and her husband Tom , of Las Cruces, NM, and Nancy Louis and her husband John,
of St. John, USVI; as well as several cousins and extended family members.
James Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC, is handling cremation arrangements. A Celebration of Peggy’s Life will be held in May 2026 in Clifton Park, New York, at her favorite restaurant, honoring her wish for a joyful gathering in her memory. Family and friends will be notified once details are finalized.
Peggy’s family is deeply grateful for the many kind thoughts received during this time. Peggy will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, her love of life. Her daughters and sisters had the ultimate honor and privilege taking care of her these past 2 years. She will be terribly missed by all who loved her.
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