Iris Jean Peachey

Born July 16, 1930, at Lewistown Hospital, she is survived by her sister Zelda A. Yoder, of Belleville; four children: Cedric H. Peachey (Sara), of Columbia, Tenn.; Bryan J. Peachey; Ellen S. Peachey (Kenneth Burg); and Donna J. Peachey, of Spring Mills, Pa.; one grandson, Matthew R. Peachey (Katie) and one great-grandson, Reed Peachey, of Murfreesboro, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by her father, John A. Yoder in 1932; her mother, Cora B. Yoder Smucker in 1955; and an infant sister, Orpha Joyce in 1927.

She graduated from Belleville High School in 1948; attended Goshen College; and graduated from La Junta Mennonite School of Nursing in La Junta, Colo. She was employed as a nurse supervisor at Valley View Haven nursing home in Belleville beginning in 1968, then William Penn Nursing Center for some years, then retired from Valley View Haven in 1998.

She was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church and was an active member of the Ladies Sewing Circle and Willing Workers Sunday School class.

She was an avid reader, enjoyed participating in a local book club, and listening to audiobooks while quilting. As long as she was able, she volunteered at Valley View Haven. An excellent seamstress and quilter, she made beautiful quilts for each of her children, her grandson, great-grandson and others. She was an excellent cook, and her home-cooked meals brought joy to her and all those at her table. She loved flowers, the birds at her feeder, the outdoors, and time with her family.

The family is grateful to the staff at Valley View Haven Nursing Home for their compassionate care of their mom.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Maple Grove Mennonite Church, 115 Maple Grove Road, Belleville, PA, with Pastor Phoebe Quaynor officiating. Family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. A luncheon will be held following the service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Henderson-Bohn Funeral Home, 6880 State Route 655, Reedsville. Online condolences can be made at www.hendersonbohn funeralhome.com.