Peggy Joan Cresto

1932 - 2023

Peggy Joan Cresto, 91, Kokomo, passed away at 4:52 pm on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at her home. She was born to the late Earl and Mable Yater on November 5, 1932. She married the father of her children, Joseph Powell, and he preceded her in death in 1987.
Peggy was a 1950 graduate of Northwestern High School. She worked for the I.G.A. in Hartford City and retired after 20 years of service. She was a member of Poplar Grove Church. She enjoyed selling Longaberger baskets in her spare time.
Peggy is survived by her son, Lee Powell; her companion of 21 years, Donald Cravens; grandchildren, Joseph Abresch, Kalib Abresch, Bree Stanley, John Rinehart, Troy Powell, Ryan Powell, and Alicia Coffman; great-granddaughter, Amelia Powell; sister, Sharon (Eugene) Bray; nephews, Brad (Polly) Bray, Mike (Katie) Bray, and Doug (Sandy) Bray.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; sons, Jeff Powell and Greg Powell; daughter, Cindy Stanley; second husband, George Cresto.
A graveside service will take place at 11:30 am on Saturday November 18, 2023, at Mound Cemetery, with Pastor Jason Grant officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10 am to 11 am on Saturday November 18, 2023, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main Street, Russiaville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kokomo Humane Society. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.