Springfield, Missouri
Age 83
Peggy J. Thurman
Peggy J. Thurman, 83, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013 after a short illness. Peggy was born July 29, 1929, in Springfield, Missouri, daughter of Charles Jackson and Lena Marie (Harmon) Clark.
In 1948 she was united in marriage to Howard R. Thurman.
Peggy and her husband were successful in real estate, owning numerous residential and commercial properties in Springfield.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, and her brother William "Bill" Clark.
Peggy is survived by her two children, Okie Thurman and wife Billie and Teresa Hancock and husband Carl of Springfield. Three grandchildren, Patrick Lassiter (Kellie), Rachel Lassiter Dennis (Steven) of Republic and Mindy Thurman Noel (Mark) of Springfield. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren; Seth, Sarai and Sam Lassiter, Emily, Tyler, Abby and Grace Dennis, and Daryan Noel. Her sister Betty L. Reeves of Killeen, Texas, sister-in-law, Hazel Thompson and brother-in-law, Dan E. Thurman both of Springfield.
Peggy was a member of the First Baptist Brookline.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 24, 2013 at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Midtown, 1635 N. Benton. No visitation is planned. Burial will follow at Robberson Prairie Cemetery.
On line condolences may be made at www.klingner-midtown.com.
Few women are as sweet, gracious and business savvy as Mrs. Peggy. She was motivated by love: Love of God, Love for Howard, Love for family. I admire Peggy immensely and wish to be like her. The world is a blessed place because of Peggy's contribution to society, and my life has been personally blessed by her goodness.
Jina Gorham
May 24, 2013 | Springfield, MO
I did Peggy's hair. I'm sad to find out that Peggy is gone from here but I rejoice knowing that she is at her eternal home. Peggy made an imprint on my heart. May God comfort your family at this time.
Lori Scheetz
May 23, 2013 | Springfield, MO
I loved Miss Peggy. What a wonderful lady. Mythoughts are with her family at this time. You were blessed to have her as your mother, and she loved you all so much.
Juliet Mee
May 23, 2013 | Springfield, MO
Please know my sympathy is with each of you as you deal with this loss. I shall always remember her ready smile and great attitude.
Anne Johnson
May 23, 2013 | Springfield, MO
