Peggy Lee (Holstrum) Gildersleeve

Peggy Lee Gildersleeve, 84, of Falls City passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Falls City, Nebraska. She was born as only child to Charles and Helen (Thompson) Holstrum on August 18th, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas. Peggy met Wilfred Gildersleeve through mutual friends, and they were married on December 20th, 1969. The couple spent 56 years together. When she married Wilfred, she became an instant mom to his 2 sons, Randy (who was 9 at the time) and Joe (who was 5). Peggy worked for the Faultless Starch Company for almost 40 years before retiring. Peggy loved her family. She loved celebrating holidays and birthdays and would never say “no” to anything chocolate! She always enjoyed reading good books and playing games on her laptop. She always had a smile on her face.

Peggy is survived by her husband Wilfred Gildersleeve of Falls City, NE; sons: Randy Gildersleeve of St. Joseph, MO; Joe (Heather) Gildersleeve of Falls City, NE; grandchildren: Colton (Katie) Gildersleeve of Falls City, NE; Heather Phelps of Texas, great-grandchildren: Xavier and Baron Gildersleeve, and other friends and family. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Ali Gildersleeve.

Graveside services for the family will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the family’s choice with a later designation.  Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net Arrangements entrusted to Hall Funeral Home-2403 Harlan Street-Falls City, NE 68355 (402) 245-3131

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