Peggy Joyce Cates, of Newborn, passed away on June 6th, 2021 surrounded by her family. Peggy was born July 10th, 1947 in Decatur to Melvin B. and Ethel (Shockley) Swinks. A graduate of Clarkston High School, Peggy went on to receive an Associate's degree in Accounting. She recently retired from Monroe Power Equipment Company in Covington, GA where she served as their accountant for over 20 years. Meemee, as she was lovingly called by her grandchildren, took the greatest pride in her family and flower garden. If you couldn't find her at home in her flowers or with her grandkids, she was likely at Belk with a purse full of coupons. In addition to these passions, Peggy was a devoted Christian who worked to spread God's love to those around her. She would always lead her family in prayer at all gatherings using her words to give thanks for all of her many blessings, many of which were those who, in her mind, were the ones surrounding her in those moments. She is survived by her husband of over 20 years, Andy Cates; children Donna Wilder (Buck), Keith Clanton (Jeannie), Angela Morris (Kim Wilson), and Gary Morris; sister Sandra Huntsinger (Bobby); sister-in-law Gloria Swinks; grandchildren Christy, Nycole, Shauna, Laura, Frank, Chris, Jacob, Alex, Colleen, Devin, and Samuel; great-grandchildren Bailey, Madison, Kayden, Rylan, Amelia, Zoey, Liam, Sadie, Griffin, Liam, Rowan, Aislyn, and Abigail; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her brother, Ronnie Swinks. A celebration of life will be held at 1 o'clock , Thursday, June 10th in the Chapel of Henry Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Roper officiating. Interment will follow at Hillandale Memorial Park. In Lieu of flowers please send contributions in her memory to Boys Town, P.O. Box 8000, Boys Town, NE 68010. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There was a phrase that Peggy would always say to her family when parting or saying goodnight. The family feels as though it encompasses the unwavering love and positivity that she always exuded. In the words of Peggy, "sweet dreams & think happy thoughts!"