Margaret "Peggy" Shelton Grady, 78, of Elkton, MD passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Born in Elkton on September 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Robert Denny and Mary Jane Pearce Shelton.

Peggy dedicated much of her life to caring for others, especially children, having owned and operated her own home daycare for many years before retiring. Above all, she treasured her family. Peggy found joy in every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always being a constant and loving presence in their lives. She also enjoyed solving word searches and cherished the time spent with her friends. Peggy will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing her.

Survivors include her children, George Grady (Amy), Minneola, FL, Suzanne Topor (Ron), Newark, DE, and Julie Grady, Elkton, MD; grandchildren, Conor Grady, Colin Grady, Amber Hogate (Jay), Ron Topor (Fer), and Amanda Dobies (Rob); 6 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Roberta "Bert" Brown (Tom), Middletown, DE.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, James J. Grady.

Funeral service will be held 11 AM, Friday, April 4, 2025 at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment will be private in Zion Cemetery, Cecilton, MD.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, or to the March of Dimes, in care of Hicks Home for Funerals, P.A. at the above address.