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Peggy Wise Obituary
She was born Jan. 7, 1935, to Dewey and Tura (Caldwell) Wise of Samson. Peggy attended Samson High School and then Auburn University, where she earned her degree in elementary education. At Auburn, she was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. After graduating college, Peggy taught physical education in Fort Lauderdale and Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Peggy then worked a civil service job as the entertainment director at Fort Rucker, Fort Gordon, Ga., Maxwell Air Force Base, Ga., and Tachikawa AFB, Japan.
After traveling the world, Peggy went to Los Angeles, Calif., where she attended Diner's Fugazy Travel School. She then returned to her beloved Gulf Coast and worked for Sea-Sky Travel. Peggy eventually opened her own travel agency, Travel Adventures Unlimited, located on Yacht Club Drive. By the time she retired in 1997, she owned the largest agency in the county, employing 13 agents. Peggy was a member of the chamber of commerce, where she served on the transportation committee for 20 years. She was a member of the Island Garden Club and an officer in the American Society of Travel Agents. Peggy's greatest wish was that she gave to her community just as much as they had given to her. She was passionate about her community. Peggy was an avid Auburn Tigers fan and hopes to be reunited with her dog and faithful companion of 15 years, Mr. Bo Jangles.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother-in-law, Fred Denman; and her nephew, Dewey Frederick Denman.
Peggy is survived by her sister, Jo Anne (Wise) Denman; her nephew, Donald Denman and his sons, Dewey Thomas and Dylan Denman of Samson; her niece, Rebecca (Denman) Heberlein and her daughter, Casey of Gulf Shores; her niece, Dianne (Denman) and Steve Godfrey and their daughters, Samantha and Stephanie of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Joe Lisenby officiating at Beal Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Steeple Fund for the First United Methodist Church of Samson.
Arrangements have been entrusted to McLaughlin Mortuary, 17 Chestnut Ave., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548.
McLaughlin Mortuary of Fort Walton Beach, (850) 244-5763, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
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Ginger Hawk
June 26, 2008
Ft. Walton Beach will NEVER be the same!!!!! and there will NEVER be another 'The Peg'! How she's entertained us with her wit and warmth for so many years. What a sad, hurting empty spot in our hearts now. But, Heaven is HOWLING!!!!!!! I MISS YOU, Peggy!!! Get ready to "homogenize" when I get there, OK?! And love to all of your precious family! Ginger & Dee
Diane Tappan, Bennett
June 22, 2008
Sending condolences to the family of Peggy Lou. I do remember her and her mother's house across the street from my grandparents.
Mike Williams
June 21, 2008
Jo Anne,
My mother, your cousin, Ruth Wise Williams, informed me of your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Though it has been years since I have seen you or Peggy, I remember from childhood Peggy being an extremely entertaining and humorous person. I am sorry to hear of her passing. Your family is in my thoughts.
Michael Williams, Myrtle Beach, SC
kate strickland
June 9, 2008
Mrs Joanne& Family Sorry to here about peggy she was a sweet lady . Youall are in my prayers kate strickland
Bill Peters
June 8, 2008
May you find comfort in your sorrow and please accept my condolences in your loss at this sad time for family and friends of Peggy.
Sincerely,
Bill Peters
Wynnette Fryer
June 6, 2008
Dear Family,
So sorry to learn of the loss of Peggy. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers as we remember Peggy's wit and good humor from years past.
Sincerely,
Wynnette, Frank and Family
Cindy Crews
June 5, 2008
Dear Family Members,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marc and Cindy Crews
Ann Hughes
June 5, 2008
JoAnn ,
We were very sorry to read about Peggy's death.
Our love & sympathy goes out to the entire family
Hubert & Ann Hughes
teresa reeser
June 4, 2008
Dear Joann, Rebecca, Donald ,Dianne, I am so sorry to hear about Peggy. She was such a wonderful person and such a joy to be around. There are so many sweet and funny memories of her through the years. She loved you all with such a special loved that always showed. Your family is so fortunate to have had such a love and the wonderful memories that will always live on. My love and blessing for each of you.
Teresa Elzey Reeser
Neil Myers
June 4, 2008
Jo Anne, I am very sorry to hear that Peggy has left us. She was a fine neighbor and a wonderful person. I would also like to add that I'm sorry to read in these pages that your mother passed away. I had not heard. May God bless you.
Neil
Eldon and Dot Merritt
June 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bobby Wise
June 4, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jan Howell
June 3, 2008
Joann, Beth, Don, and other Family, I can't tell you how sorry I am to hear of Peggy's passing. Though I haven't seen any of you lately the ties that we have are still there. It saddens me to think that once again somebody that I had the pleasure of meeting through Mother would now be among those who've passed on. Know that my heart, love, prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Jan
Alice Smith
June 3, 2008
Dear Joann and family,
Illness kept me from being with
you to say goodbye for now to Peg.
She was a vibrant and dynamic
force wherever she was. She brought
warmth and love into a room.
Among her greatest joy was to
"divil my mother (whom she named
'Granny Go-Go') and Marvin.
All of you, Peg, Tura and Mr. Bojangles are in my prayers.
God Bless,
Alice Smith,Sassy and Mr. Dees-Smith.
cyndi cooper
June 3, 2008
Miss Joann,I am so sorry to read the passing of Miss Peggy. It has been a long time since I have seen Peggy, she was always so much fun!My thoughts an prayers are with you an your family. Cyndi M.Cooper
June 3, 2008
Rebecca, Casey and Jomomma,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless you and watch over you at this time
Cheryl Z, Gulf Shores
Terry Crews
June 3, 2008
Ms. Jo Anne I was so sorry to hear about Ms Peggy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Steve and Renee Jones
June 3, 2008
Rebecca and Casey, we are thinking of you and your family.
DeeAnn White
June 3, 2008
"The Peg" was one of the most wonderfully funny people I have ever had the honor of knowing. As a child, I remember her coming over to Mom and Dad's house on Santa Rosa Court and keeping us rolling in the floor for hours.
Peggy was a great influence in my sense of humor. It was always a good feeling to see Peggy. She could tell a story---mind you a true event that had taken place in her life---and keep you mesmerized for hours. I learned then that I wanted to be like her---an upper---not a downer.
From hilarious sayings like---as she and Mom were singing---"Homogenize"---to "If I'd a knowed you'd a goed, I'd a see'd you had a way to went"---something funny "The Peg" has said is always ringing through my brain.
And she was as wonderful a human being, as she was a comedian.
I'm sure that she and Bo Jangles are painting the other side of Marvin's face right now!
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