Obituaries

Peggy Ann Kovar, 71, of Salem, WV passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 20, 2021.

She was born in Chatham, VA on October 23, 1949, a daughter of the late Dudley and Nannie Kate Clark Pruitt.

Peggy is survived by her husband Steve Charles Kovar Jr. who resides at their home in Salem.

Also surviving are four sons, David Blair and wife Molly of Colorado Springs, CO., Douglas Blair and wife Mary of Virginia Beach, Va., Donnie Shanholtz and wife Crystal of Reynoldsville, and Danny Shanholtz and wife Diana of Salem; one daughter, Delores Carson and husband Norman of Salem; 17 grandchildren, Britany Blair, Austin Kukrall, Miranda Smith and husband Will, Justin Shanholtz and wife Leah, Logan Shanholtz-See and husband Andrew, Samantha Carpenter and husband Cody, Haley Webb and husband Jamie, Marissa Shanholtz, Nathan Shanholtz and wife Dakota, and Alexis Carson and fiancé Markese Lewis; eight great-grandchildren, Owen, Josephine, Kiara, Ava, Sarah, Lane, and Emma and Kennedy on the way; one brother, Jerry Clark Pruitt of Salem, and one mother-in-law, Bernice “Jean” Kovar.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Steve Charles Kovar Sr.

Family was everything for Peggy. Whether you were one of her many children and grandchildren or a family friend, she welcomed you with loving arms and a good meal. Anyone who met her would’ve described her as welcoming, strong-willed, comforting, and humble. She was an amazing example of a wife, sister, mother and grandmother. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family whom she was so proud of. She was the cheerleader for all of her family’s endeavors, and was beyond proud of each of their achievements. Peggy enjoyed getting her nails and hair done, shopping, spending time with her children, giving advice to her grandchildren, and playing with her great-grandchildren. She looked forward to the day that she would see her mother again.

Family and friends may call to the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home 201 Edison St. Nutter Fort, WV 26301 on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm.

At the request of the family, a private funeral service will be held.

In keeping with her wishes, Mrs. Kovar will be cremated following the service.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.