The Life of Margaret S Whitehead

Obituary for Margaret S. Whitehead

Margaret "Peggy" Sharpe Whitehead, age 91, of Beltsville, Maryland, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, in Millville, Delaware. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 8, 1929, the first child of John and Adelaide (Bell) Sharpe.

Peggy was a retired federal employee and though she held many positions over the years, her favorite was working in the White House Gift Unit accepting the many and varied gifts sent to the Presidents during several Administrations. A great storyteller, with quick wit and a great sense of humor, Peggy entertained her family and friends with tales of her job and family adventures. She was an avid reader, enjoyed visiting historical sites and loved her dogs. However, her greatest joy was gathering with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald W. Whitehead in 2003. She is survived by her five children and their spouses: John L. Whitehead and his wife Deborah, Donna L. Shahin and her husband Suhbi, Karen A. Graybeal and her husband Edward, Robert S. Whitehead and his wife Debra, Donald W. Whitehead, Jr., and his wife Donna; her 10 grandchildren; her 16 great-grandchildren; and her 3 great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Barbara Kanfer and her husband Jack; as well as many nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Peggy was a loved and special person to many and will be greatly missed.

 Interment will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Arlington Cemetery, 2900 State Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026.