Peggy Kaye Cope, age 68, of Townsend, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at home.  Peggy had a sweet spirit and loved reading the Bible with her little dog Grayson.  Preceded in death by her parents, Carlie and Joyce Cope; brother, Mike Cope.  Survivors include niece, Sherry Paul (Keith); nephew, Troy Cope (Kendra); aunts, Ella Mae Dunn of Virginia and Dean Tipton of Townsend; Great niece, Haley; Great nephew, Landon and cousins.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Blount County Humane Society, 1005 E. Broadway Ave, Maryville TN  37804.  Private graveside service and interment will be held at Bethel Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Fate Green officiating.  Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville (865) 982-6041, www.millerfuneralhome.org