Peggy was a member of the Opelousas Police Department, Louisiana. She had 3 years of service with that Department. Previously she had served with the Eunice Police Department for one year and St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Peggy was in a department vehicle heading to work at about 4:45 a.m. and was attempting to pass another vehicle during a period of rain when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time. She suffered fatal injuries.
Peggy served as a jailer with the Department, responsible for booking inmates, ensuring they were fed and many other related duties.
Police Officials stated that Peggy was firm and committed to what her responsibilities were and that was being around inmates and making sure that they knew she was the boss.
It was also stated that although she was small in stature she was well respected by
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| Saint Michael, Archangel, Patron Saint of the Police, pray for Peggy |
Peggy is survived by many loving friends and relatives including her parents, Clara and Peter Pickens; her son Richard Sanders; her daughters, Amber Sylvester and Rochelle Sanders; and her fiancé Sgt. Rodney May, also of the Opelousas Police Department.
Pray for all who die in the line of duty.
Pray for all who die by misadventure. They are with us one moment and gone the next. Amen.
Thank you for serving, Peggy.
Let us pray that Peggy is in heaven. Let us pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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