Peggy Friend

Peggy was born in Moneta, Virginia where she attended Moneta High School. After high school she attended Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and continued her education at Lynchburg College where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Peggy was a staff nurse in the medical and surgical units and nurse manager in the post anesthesia unit. She later taught in the Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and the Department of Education. 

Peggy and her late husband, Robert Friend, were blessed with five sons. In addition to her sons and daughters-in-law, she enjoys five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Peggy likes walking, reading, and solving crossword puzzles. She also values time spent with family and friends.