Longtime Murfreesboro Beautician Peggy Jo Fielder Dies at 87

Peggy Jo Fielder, a lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on March 8, 2026 at the age of 87.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Peggy Jo Fielder, a longtime beautician in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has passed away at the age of 87. Fielder was born in Nashville and graduated from Cumberland High School before attending Murfreesboro Beauty School and working as a beautician for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings, and is survived by her two sons, brother, and grandchildren.

Why it matters

Peggy Jo Fielder's passing marks the end of an era for the Murfreesboro community, where she had lived and worked for decades as a beloved local beautician. Her life and career highlight the importance of small businesses and community-oriented services in shaping the character of a city over generations.

The details

Peggy Jo Fielder passed away on March 8, 2026 at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Murfreesboro. She was born in Nashville and graduated from Cumberland High School before attending Murfreesboro Beauty School and working as a beautician. Fielder was preceded in death by her husband Robert P. 'Bob' Fielder, Jr., her parents Gus and Georgia Richards, and several siblings. She is survived by her two sons Robby and Jeff Fielder, her brother Roger Richards, and her grandchildren Garrett, Connor, Brianna and Brooklyn Fielder.

  • Peggy Jo Fielder passed away on March 8, 2026.
  • Visitation and funeral services will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Peggy Jo Fielder

An 87-year-old lifelong resident of Murfreesboro, Tennessee who worked as a beautician for many years.

Robert P. 'Bob' Fielder, Jr.

Peggy Jo Fielder's late husband.

Gus and Georgia Richards

Peggy Jo Fielder's late parents.

Robby Fielder III

One of Peggy Jo Fielder's two sons.

Jeff Fielder

One of Peggy Jo Fielder's two sons.

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What’s next

Visitation and funeral services for Peggy Jo Fielder will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home in Murfreesboro.

The takeaway

Peggy Jo Fielder's life and career as a beloved local beautician in Murfreesboro for over 50 years exemplifies the important role that small businesses and community-oriented services play in shaping the character and identity of a city over generations.