Peggy Detwiler Obituary

Peggy Jo Detwiler passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2025. She was born on February 25, 1940, in Goshen, Indiana, the daughter of Helen and Haines McKibbin. Her family owned and operated the Honey Crust Bakery. Peggy is survived by her loving husband, Robert Detwiler; her daughter, Melissa Detwiler; her son, Theodore Detwiler; and her cherished granddaughter, Jordan Grace Detwiler - all of Los Angeles, California. Peggy graduated from Goshen College with a degree in Business and later earned her master's degree from Ball State University. She began her professional career as a teacher at Hammond Tech High School in Hammond, Indiana, where she became the youngest-ever head of the Business Department. In 1976, Peggy and Robert moved from Hammond to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where they opened a Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop in the Myrtle Square Mall. Peggy was an active member of the community, serving for many years on the board of Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC). She later helped build and donated to the bakery wing at HGTC. Over her lifetime, Peggy helped build many successful businesses and traveled to nearly every corner of the world. Peggy was also a member of the Dunes Golf and Beach Club for over fifty years. She also volunteered with organizations such as Meals on Wheels and Helping Hands, generously giving her time to those in need. A familiar figure along the shoreline, Peggy walked the beach daily and picked up bags of trash for over thirty years. Peggy will be remembered for her intelligence, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her family and community. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Peggy Jo (McKibbin) Detwiler, please visit our floral store.