Peggy Nicolls

Margaret Mapp “Peggy” Nicolls, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, died Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Commonwealth Senior Living at the Eastern Shore, in Onancock, VA. Born June 7, 1933 in Keller, VA, she was a daughter of the late Arthur Benjamin Nicolls and Mary Dunton Nicolls. She is survived by her cousin, Sandra D. Kennedy and her dear friend, Esther J. Evans, both of Accomac, VA.  

Peggy was a lifelong Episcopalian. Following graduation from Accomac High School, class of 1950, she continued her education at Mary Washington College where she attained her undergraduate degree. She completed her postgraduate studies at the University of Virginia, receiving a Master of Education, and attended the College of William and Mary for predoctoral courses. Peggy remained passionate in her role as an educator throughout her career, as a teacher and administrator. After several decades of shaping young minds, Peggy retired as an elementary school principal in Virginia Beach.

Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with The Reverend Robert Coniglio officiating. Private interment will be held in the Onancock Cemetery.

Contributions in Peggy’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

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Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.

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