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Peggy Tooker Obituary
San Angelo
Peggy Joyce Terrell Tooker, 85, of San Angelo passed peacefully from this earth surrounded by her family on Friday, April 28, 2017 in San Angelo, Texas. Peggy was born in Lubbock, Texas on Aug. 13, 1931 to Frank Buford and Myrtle Clarice Haynie Terrell. She graduated from Lubbock High School, and went on to attend Texas Tech University where she received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. She later attended North Texas University, where she received her Master's Degree of Library Science.
She married Orrin Wendell Tooker in 1953 and they raised two children. During her lifetime, she taught school in New Deal, Lubbock, Springlake-Earth, and Abernathy. Peggy then pursued her career as a Librarian for Hale Center High School, Texas Tech University, South Plains Community College, and the Abernathy Public Library, and Woolworth Community Library in Jal, New Mexico. During the 1990's, she managed the Hotze House Bed and Breakfast in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Peggy was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teachers Society, Kappa Kappa Iota, Order of the Eastern Star, and the United Methodist Church. In her spare time, she loved reading, traveling, playing bridge and other games, and enjoying people, especially her family and friends.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Buford Elton Terrell, Lewis Preston Terrell, and Jimmie Glenn Terrell.
She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Gates and husband Steven; her son Kelly Tooker and wife Pamela; her grandson Derek Tooker and wife Jaymee; great-granddaughters Whitney and Lindzi Tooker; great-grandsons Erik and Zachary Tooker; two nieces, Fran Grogan and Kathy Terrell; and three nephews, Robert Terrell, Bill Terrell, and Randy Terrell.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 5 p.m. ? 7 p.m. Monday, May 1, at Harper Funeral Home in San Angelo. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, at Baptist Memorials Chapel in San Angelo. At 10 a.m. Thursday, May 4, there will be a funeral service at Abel Funeral Home in Abernathy, Texas, followed by private graveside services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of your choice. Family and friends may share condolences and sign the online register book at harper-funeralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peggy Tooker
Sponsored by Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop, Inc. - Abernathy.
May 3, 2017
Peggy was a wonderful lady and a true friend to my mom! Kelly and Suzanne...my thoughts and prayers are with you both. I think she and mom will have a lot of catching up to do!
Gene Amerson
May 3, 2017
Mrs. Tooker was a lovely lady who inspired me to be more than average. Whether at school, church, or her home, she imparted wisdom, confidence, and love. Many wonderful memories of a special lady. Blessings upon you Kelly and Suzanne, may the Lord comfort you abundantly at this time.
May 2, 2017
This lady was loved by all who knew her. She was a precious person in all ways! She will be sorely missed by all who knew her! (Jo B Shackelford)
May 1, 2017
My cousin... She in Texas, me in California,, she always wanted us to meet someplace.. any place, as she was a traveler, but i did not get her gene for love of travel.. I regret not meeting her someplace.. She was our family historian.. always into the roots of the Terrell's.. She will be missed...
May 1, 2017
Peggy volunteer coordinated the Bridge group at the Senior Center in San Angelo and she will truly be missed. Our condolences to the family from the staff at Station 618 Senior Center.
Amalia
April 30, 2017
Enjoyed Mrs. Peggy when she came to the salon. Will miss our conversations.. May God give Peace and Comfort to the family.
Kathi Guerrant
April 30, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with Suzanne and Kelly, and the rest of the family.
Linda Cooper montes
April 30, 2017
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Memorial Events
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May
1
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Harper Funeral Home
San Angelo, TX 76904
May
2
Memorial service
2:00 p.m.
Baptist Memorials Chapel
San Angelo, TX 76904
May
4
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
Abel Funeral Home
Abernathy, TX 76904
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Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop, Inc. - Abernathy411 - 16th Street P. O. Box 599, Abernathy, TX 79311
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