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A Sad Day for Generations of Monarchs

Katie Botha • May 19, 2022

UPDATE: Funeral arrangements are detailed in Mrs. Peebles’ online obituary. Saint Mary’s Catholic School will dismiss all students at 11:30am on Tuesday, May 24th so that they may attend the service with their families if they so wish. ASC will be available for regular attendees only.

The following message was shared with all current Monarch families via email. This post will be updated with f uneral information as soon as it becomes available. To read last year’s feature article about Mrs. Peeble’s long career at Saint Mary’s prior to her retirement in 2021, please click here.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Dear Monarch Community,

It is with great sadness and yet with faith in our Lord’s death and Resurrection that we share the passing of Pam Peebles.

Just a few weeks ago, Pam was creating joyful chaos in our hallways with her simple presence. There is no doubt that she topped our students’ list of favorite substitutes after spending more than four decades as a member of Saint Mary’s ECDC and Elementary School Faculty teaching Kindergarten, First and Third grades.

It goes without saying that Mrs. Peebles left an indelible mark on our lives. By leaving far too soon she leaves us scrambling for the right words and wishing we had her gentle smile and steady way to guide us through our grief.

If your child/children knew and loved Mrs. Peebles, we trust that you will share news of her death in a way that feels right for your family.

Our school counselor, Ms. Cinnamon will be on-site and available for students. Information regarding funeral arrangements will be shared once it becomes available. In the meantime, I know you all will join me in praying for Pam, her loving family and all those she leaves behind to mourn her passing.

Eternal rest grant unto Pam, O’Lord.

With Sorrow,
Brandon J. Hess

Principal, Saint Mary’s Catholic School

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