August 26, 1932 – January 3, 2013
Peggy J. Lynn, who was born August 26, 1932, in South Bend, Indiana to Merele and Francise Lynn, transitioned on January 3, 2013, in South Bend in the hands of her daughter Mercedes Shellito.
Peggy's life was one marked by adventure, spiritual quest, volunteerism, family, humor, survival, and service.
In her early years she had many jobs including modeling, and also served in the U.S. Marines. Through several marriages she had four children and has many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Later careers included jobs in the arts, marketing, and fine art sales.
She spent a good part of her life in San Francisco, the city she loved that loved her back. Bohemian and carefree, Peggy made fast friends and was an unofficial ambassador for the city of brotherly love, and delighted in networking, matchmaking, and enrolling people in New Age self-development activities.
A dedicated member of Radiant Light Ministries, Peggy adored the Reverends Matt Garrigan and Carol Weber, and volunteered weekly for years at Sunday celebrations and many workshops such as Excalibur and the Liberty Experience.
During the 1980s, Peggy survived the devastation wrought by HIV/AIDS and was instrumental in providing emotional and spiritual support to hundreds of people who transitioned and those who survived the disease. Her motherly love was often the sole support some people would receive when even their family and friends shunned them for fear of contagion.
In addition to Shellito, Peggy is survived by her brother Charles Lynn, half brother John Robinson, half sister Cheryl; children Cindy Posey, Michael Melley; and Jennifer Melley who predeceased her; numerous grandchildren and 12-great grandchildren; and many dear friends in San Francisco and beyond.
A student of life, Peggy will be remembered for her candor, unconditional love for all, and generous spirit. Years ago she committed to living to witness the much prophesied year of 2012 and to the end of disease by 2020. At age 80, she passed peacefully surrounded by an abundance of love and light from friends and family on both sides of our world.
A celebration of life service and potluck reception will be held Saturday, March 16 at noon, at St. Aidan's Church, 101 Gold Mine Drive (Diamond Heights), SF 94131. Donations to cover services and more information: Gary Virginia, (415) 867-5004.