Carol L. Peyton

NV - Carol L. Peyton née Terrien, Kowalczyk, age 74 passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Creekside Hospice Care, Las Vegas, Nevada after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Carol was born in Milwaukee, WI on December 27, 1938 the daughter of Edward and Anne Kowalczyk. She graduated from Pius H.S. in Milwaukee. She married Tom Terrien in 1957 and gave birth to daughter Andrea in 1963. Together Tom and Carol operated the Terrien's School Dance studios in Racine and Kenosha. After they parted Carol solely operated The Racine Conservatory of Dance studio until 1977. During this time, she returned to school and obtained a BA in Education from UW Parkside. She married John Peyton in 1980. Thereafter she taught English and Dance at St. Catherine High School in Racine for over 30 years. After retiring and the death of her husband John in 2001, she followed her daughter Andrea and grandson Chris to the Las Vegas, Nevada area where she resided until her death. She loved getting together with friends and family, traveling, knitting, reading and all of the arts. Carol is survived by her daughter Andrea Panning (Joel), grandson Christopher Wranik, step-children Greg (Julia) Peyton, James (Debra) Peyton, Kevin (Karen) Peyton, Dennis Peyton, Tim (Tammy) Peyton, Shawn Peyton, Sheila (Dennis) Tait, and 15 step- grandchildren. Carol will be greatly missed by all of her friends and relatives. A celebration of her life will occur at the Racine Marriott, 7111 Washington Ave., Racine, WI on April 27, 2013 at noon. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Catherine High School Financial Assistance Fund, 1200 Park St., Racine, WI 53403.