Peggy Jean Adams

Peggy Jean Adams, age 78, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

She was born in Utica, NY, daughter of the late William and Margaret (Deckard) Adams. Peggy was a graduate of the University of Delaware, where she obtained her accounting degree. She went on to enjoy a long career with the DuPont Company as an accountant and auditor.

Peggy enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and traveling; and was a lifelong learner. She was a member of the Bush River Yacht Club and very much enjoyed the people, activities, and boat trips in the Chesapeake Bay Area. Peggy also joined a line dancing group later in life which also brought her much joy.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Abbott of Newark, DE; her daughters, Christine Reese of Sacramento, CA, and Tammy Phillips of Lakeland, FL; her stepchildren, Shannon Baldwin of Wilmington, DE, and Rusty Abbott (Jody) of Kennesaw, GA; her sister, Nancy Adams of Dunedin, FL; as well as her ten grandchildren.

Services for Peggy will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

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