Margaret Ann "Peggy" Votaw, 93, of Fort Wayne peacefully completed her earthly mission and was welcomed into the waiting arms of God on Monday, June 28 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Tomas Burleton in Indianapolis leaving behind a lasting legacy of love. Born in Stratford, Connecticut on January 1, 1928, Peggy was the final surviving child of Jesse Elam and Maude (Gunder) Doherty. She was preceded in death by her sister, Eva Bess Nichols, and brother, Claude Arthur Doherty. In addition to her parents and siblings, Peggy was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 52 years, James Harlin Votaw in 2001. Margaret is survived by her 3 sons, Dan (Beth) Votaw, Michael (Judith) Votaw, Thomas (Julie) Votaw, and her daughter, Becky (Tom) Burleton. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, Ann Marie Votaw, Nicholas (Shannon) Votaw, Claudia Votaw, Casey (Kit) Clouser, Troy Votaw, Carly Wait, Drew Votaw, Michael (Cayla) Burleton, and Matthew Burleton along with 9 great-grandchildren, Liam, Finnegan, & Kelsey Margaret Votaw; Memphis Clouser; Jude & Quinton Votaw; Braden Votaw, Norah & Gail Wait; and a grandson on the way. Margaret's family and faith meant everything to her and she was a true inspiration and example for her family and to all who knew her. Peggy grew up in Huntington, Indiana and graduated from Huntington High School. She met a handsome, young sailor named Jim Votaw at a YMCA dance when he was home from the Navy in WWII. He later admired her pretty legs from a distance at a stone quarry lake called "Big Blue" in Huntington. Peggy & Jim were married and eventually moved to Fort Wayne where she was instrumental in co-founding Votaw Electric, in 1968. Her quiet, caring way helped establish a firm foundation for the small, family business, which has continued to grow through the inspiration & spiritual guidance she provided her entire life. From that job, she never retired. She was very creative and enjoyed art & decorating her entire life. Margaret was a devout member of The First Church of Christ Scientist where she served as a Sunday school teacher & first reader. She also had an opportunity to speak at the mother church in Boston, Massachusetts. Calling will be from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 13 at FairHaven Funeral Home, 6557 N. Clinton St., with service immediately following. Preferred memorials are Charis House, Blessed Portion, and First Church of Christ Scientist. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com