Margaret “Peggy” Campbell Shoemaker, 75, of Gainesville passed away peacefully at her home Monday June 21, 2021. She was born in Gainesville, FL to the late Earnest and Charlotte Campbell. She graduated from Gainesville High School, class of ’63, went to Central Florida Community College in Ocala, Santa Fe Community College, and School of Cosmetology. She worked as a mermaid at Weeki Wachee Springs for several years in her early 20s. She taught cosmetology at Powell’s Beauty Academy for years, as well as working as a beautician. Later in life she became a caregiver.
Peggy was preceded in death by her son, Clark Daniel “CD” Shoemaker. She is survived by her brothers Charles Campbell and Stuart (Cato) Campbell; her sister Ann Campbell Branch; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services for Peggy will be held at the Milam Chapel in Newberry on Saturday July 17, 2021, at 1:00PM, with a reception/visitation immediately following. Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES 22405 W. Newberry RD, Newberry, FL 32669. 352-472-5361 www.milamfh.com
