Peggy Jo Dean, age 82, of, Liberty, KY, passed away on Sunday March 15th, 2026, at her residence. She was born September 20th, 1943, in Liberty, KY, a daughter of the late Chester and Zola Patterson Lanham.

Peggy was the widow of Ralph Dean who passed away on September 7th, 2012.

Peggy was a former waitress and factory worker. She loved spending time singing, quilting, puzzle books, reading, gardening, time with her family and being at home. She was a member of Trace Fork Separate Baptist Church since the age of 12 and then rededicated her life as an adult.

Survivors include: four children: Beverly (Tim) McAninch of Liberty, Billy Gibson of Fayetteville, OH, Carla Denny of Liberty and Cathy Elmore of Liberty, two step children: Rita Nichols of Arkansas and Harry Dean of Liberty, nine grandchildren: Jimmie Joe (Shelbie) Napier, Amy (William) Turpin, Bryan (Bobbi) Gibson, Alicia (James) Charles, Johnnie ( Stephanie) McAninch, Travis (Miranda) Gibson, Eric (Kristyn) Elmore, Brittany Elmore (Aaron Cook) and Justin (Ashley) Wilson, two step grandchildren: Catrina Tosh and Nick "Bud" Nichols, twenty three great grandchildren, nine step great grandchildren, and one sister: Freida Stephens of Cynthiana.

Preceding her in death besides her parents and spouse was one brother: Luther Lanham.

Visitation will be held 6:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Thursday March 19th, 2026, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday March 20th, 2026, at Bartle Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Donald Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Trace Fork Cemetery.