Peggy Peters

Peggy Peters, 92 passed away on June 10, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Our Savior's  Lutheran Church at Norse. Burial will follow at Norse Cemetery.

We are gathered here today to remember Peggy Ann Peters, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Iredell, Texas on November 18, 1931 to Walter Hayden Pylant and Nettie Romania Gann. She departed this life on June 10, 2024 at her home in Austin, Texas. In her final days, she was surrounded by people who loved her. While her family and friends will forever mourn her loss, we are here today to celebrate the beautiful life she lived. Let us honor Peggy by celebrating everything she cherished with joy and love.

Peggy loved to watch birds. She always kept bird feeders close to the living room window. For many years, her Christmas tree would find a new purpose as a feeding station for her precious feathered friends on the deck. It was a simple joy that brought her heart so much warmth and delight. Peggy shared her love of birdwatching with her beloved husband, Edwin, and together, they embarked on countless adventures to state and national parks, carefully documenting each and every variety of bird they encountered. Their shared passion for birdwatching brought them immense joy and fulfillment over the years.

Peggy loved red roses, and she loved to travel. She and Edwin had a travel trailer for many years, and with it they embarked on countless memorable adventures as they explored the beauty of parks across Texas and beyond. Some of Peggy’s favorite places included Yellowstone National Park, Mustang Island State Park, and Goose Island State Park.

Peggy loved chocolate-covered cherries, and she loved her job. She began working for the Securities Board as a part-time file clerk after looking in the phone book for a job near where Ed worked. Peggy dedicated herself to her work with the Securities Board, taking on extra responsibilities within the division and eventually earning the position of Director. This job not only allowed her to pursue her love of travel, but it also fueled her passion for exploring new places. Some of Peggy’s favorite work trips were to the vibrant streets of New Orleans and the breathtaking landscapes of Hawaii.

More than anything, Peggy loved her family. Peggy met her husband, Edwin, while they were students at Clifton Junior College. They fell in love on a choir trip to sing at the Hollywood Bowl. Edwin wrote many love letters to his darling Peggy while they were courting, and she cherished these letters for the rest of her life. Edwin and Peggy had five children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Peggy’s favorite time of year was Christmas, when the entire family would gather together at her house, enjoy her beautiful Christmas decorations, listen to Christmas music, and feast on Peggy’s turkey and dressing, which was always prepared to perfection.

Peggy has many family members who will be waiting for her in Heaven. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Nettie; her brother, Ray, and his wife, Georgia; her sons, Paul and Dan; her son-in-law, Mike; her granddaughter, Aubrey; and her beloved husband, Edwin. Peggy leaves a legacy through her children, Marsha, Susan and her husband Bill, and Brandy and her husband Josh; her grandchildren, Jeremy, Chris and his wife Cindy, Billie Rose, Tyler, Hayden, Katy, and Izzy; and her great-grandchildren, Odie, Loki, Morgan Jayne, Taylor, and Rainey.

Despite the immense sorrow Peggy’s family feels over her passing, they are also filled with deep gratitude for the cherished memories they hold dear of Peggy - her immense kindness, unwavering love, and unparalleled support. She will forever be remembered as the woman who, for so many years, took care of everyone else. She was truly the most wonderful mom and “Grandmommy,” and her memory will be a guiding star for all who knew her.