Peggy E. Nichols nee Martin, 68, of Amelia, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Hospice of Cincinnati East. She was born November 16, 1947 in Cincinnati, beloved daughter of the late Coy (JoAnn) Martin and Ginny (Kenny) Brewer.

Peggy retired from Clermont County as a Fraud Investigator, which she was very proud of. She was a life-long supporter of our American Veterans and abused and neglected animals.

Peggy is the loving big sister of, Marsha (John) Rothel, Colleen Thornton, Kelly (John) Brodman and Jerri Rednour; she is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, extended family and friends, and her beloved cat, Oak-Lee.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Mike Thornton and Bobby Rednour; nephew, John A. Brodman III and her cherished cats, Fric and Frac.

Visitation was held from 1:00 PM, until the time of services at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 315 W. Plane St. (SR 125), Bethel. Interment followed at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Peggy’s name to the League of Animal Welfare, 4193 Taylor Road, Batavia, OH 45103 or Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.