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Peggy Cansler

September 27, 1942 — July 23, 2025

Peggy Elizabeth Cansler, 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on July 23, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1942 to the late Harrison and Beatrice Holder.

Peggy was of the Baptist Faith. She loved shopping, reading, watching western shows, working on her flowers, and was a gifted cook. She retired after many years serving as a registered nurse. She was extremely selfless and loved providing for her family.

In addition to her mother and father she is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald "Bud" Cansler; brother Eddie Holder, brother-in-law Bill Cansler; and infant sister Harriett Holder.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children: Cindy Mayton (Randy), Jake Cansler (Donna), Melinda Haire (Stephen Larson); grandchildren: April Johnson (Lyle), Shane Cansler (Erin), Amy Nave (Chad), Becky Keller (Josh), Dustin Cansler (Kaylee), Matthew Haire (Christy), Jeannie Brown (Dustin); great grandchildren: Lexi Haney, Isaiah Nave, Avery Cansler, Callie Bird, Oden Cansler, Nolan Brown, Aaron Brown, and Gabriel Johnson (Krysta). She also leaves behind sister in law Christine Mayfield and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

A celebration of Peggy's life will be held at 4pm on Saturday July 26th at the "Ridge Chapel" of Companion Funeral & Cremation Service. Her family will receive friends from 1pm until the 4pm service. She will be laid to rest at 2pm on Sunday July 27th at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Shane Cansler, Dustin Cansler, Chad Nave, Isaiah Nave, Josh Keller, and Matthew Haire will serve as pallbearers.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Peggy or your condolences with her family at her online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Cansler family with these arrangements.

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Saturday, July 26, 2025

1:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Companion Funeral Home "Ridge" Chapel

2412 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

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Funeral Service

Saturday, July 26, 2025

4:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Companion Funeral Home "Ridge" Chapel

2412 Georgetown Road NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

2:30 - 3:15 pm (Eastern time)

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Sunset Memorial Gardens

7180 N Lee Hwy
Cleveland, TN 37312

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