Margaret A. “Peggy” Besser, age 76, of Inverness, FL passed away at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, FL on August 28, 2018 after a brief illness. Peggy was born on January 20, 1942 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Rattiger. She grew up on Staten Island and lived in New York until she made Citrus County, FL her home 35 years ago.
An extremely intelligent woman, she held strong convictions and defended them passionately. She could be a loyal friend or an implacable foe. Peggy had a life-long devotion to animals and dearly loved her pets. She battled ill health for much of her life, helped along the way by her wry and distinctive sense of humor.
Peggy was Catholic by faith and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse throughout her professional career. She married William Davis on May 29, 2010. In her spare time she enjoyed socializing with friends, reading and cooking.
In addition to her husband William, those left to mourn Peggy’s passing include her daughter, Elizabeth Hoffman of Vallejo, CA and brother, Peter Rattiger of Walnut Creek, CA.
Cremation care is under the direction of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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