Peggy Davidson DeBord

Saltville, VA – Peggy Joyce Davidson DeBord, age 86, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. Peggy was born on January 5, 1940, to the late John Harrison Davidson and Kansas Smith Davidson. She often spoke of her love and respect for her parents.

Peggy was a beautiful person inside and out and a wonderful Christian who proclaimed eloquent and meaningful prayers for anyone who needed them. She was a hard worker, sometimes working two jobs, and was deeply devoted to her family. Her family and friends will remember her for her singing, cooking, late night bowling sessions, setting with great grandchildren during remote learning during the pandemic, playing Rook until 4:00 a.m., teaching her grandchildren to read, shopping and playing Yahtzee with her daughters, her numerous positive comments on Facebook, and sitting on her front porch talking to friends and neighbors.

Peggy enjoyed singing with her family and encouraged others to do so and pursue their musical talents. She would often sing at church, the Ruritan Club, and family functions. In addition, she enjoyed playing the piano, accordion, and dancing.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, William E. “Bill” DeBord; son, Steve DeBord; two brothers, Ronnie Davidson and John “Butch” Davidson; infant sister, Judy Layne Davidson; infant great granddaughter, Ryleigh Emerson Arnold; nephew, Darren Davidson; niece, Sandra Chapman Walton; step father, Charles Ernest; and daughter-in-law, Kim DeBord, all whom she loved dearly.

She is survived by her daughters, Janey Arnold and husband Stanley, and Lisa Whitt and husband Gary; six grandchildren, Crystal McKemy and husband Jimmy, Gerald Arnold, Jessie Whitt and wife Kerri, Stephen DeBord, John DeBord, and Suzanne Street and husband Matt; sister, Dolly Carter and husband Robert; brother, Dan Davidson and wife Shirley; great grandchildren, Tyler Arnold, Ethan DeBord Landell, Hailey Arnold, Noel McKemy, Aaron DeBord, Remington Griffey, Chase McKemy, Rheagan Griffey, Rowan Whitt, Layla Street, and Laveah Street; one great-great granddaughter, Cairo Landell; uncle, Joe Smith and wife Joan; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins who she loved dearly.

Visitation with the family will be held 1-2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the Church of The Nazarene, 1007 East Main Street, Saltville, VA. Graveside services will follow the visitation at 2:30 p.m. in Ridgedale United Methodist Church Cemetery, 1012 Ridgedale Road, Saltville, VA, with Rev. Joe Collins officiating. Pallbearers will be Dan Davidson, Jr. Jimmy McKemy, Gerald Arnold, Jessee Whitt, Stephen DeBord, John DeBord, Tyler Arnold, and Aaron DeBord. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Carter, Gary Whitt, Stanley Arnold, Tom Chapman, Bobby Chapman, Dick Surber, and members of the Nazarene Church.

After the graveside service, family and friends are welcome to reconvene at Peggy’s home, 306 Davidson Street, Saltville, VA. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register.

The family of Peggy Joyce Davidson DeBord is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.