Peggy Ellen Akey, age 55, of Owings, MD, wife of Shawn P. Akey for 22 years, entered into rest on Sunday, August 9, 2015.

She was born on August 14, 1959, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, daughter of the late Lonnie and Eva (Costella) Goings. She grew up in Forestville, MD area and enjoyed dancing, walking, classic monster movies, cooking and an avid Walking Dead fan. She enjoyed being in the company of her close friends, family and especially her granddaughter. Peggy was a supporter and lover of Pit Bulls and her precious Capone and Jagger to her last days.

In 2002, she retired medically from the Federal Government after 24 years of dedicated service. During that time, she worked for the Prince Georges Police Department, Department of Commerce, Department of the Air Force and the Headquarters of the Air National Guard, where she served as the Classifications and Waivers Program Manager until retiring.

In addition to her husband, Shawn, she will be sadly missed by her son, Joshua P. Akey, both of Owings, MD; her sister, Nona E. Garrett of Prince Frederick, MD, and her niece, Carrie Doolan and her husband, Logan of Denver, Co. She is also survived by her grandchildren Trinity Hover and Joshua Caldwell, and numerous other family members. She is predeceased by her brothers David and Dennis Goings.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.