Clara Verneil "Peggy" Pearman

Clara Verneil "Peggy" Pearman obituary, Salisbury, MO

Clara Verneil "Peggy" Pearman

Clara Pearman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Summerville Funeral Home - Salisbury on Dec. 31, 2025.
Clara Verneil Pearman, 88, formerly of Keytesville, MO, died Monday, December 29, 2025 at Glasgow Gardens in Glasgow, MO.
Clara known to most at "Peggy" was born February 19, 1937 in Bynumville, MO the daughter of William and Luvena (Summers) Wisdom. She was united in marriage to Charles "Moon" Pearman on December 19, 1955. To this union was born a son, Charles Randall and daughter Beverly Jean.
She was a graduate of Salisbury High School, class of 1955. She was a cook for many area restaurants, including Jays Café and Cruse Restaurant.
Peggy is survived by son, Charles (Randy) Pearman and wife, Janice Pearman of Keytesville, daughter Beverly Cruse and husband, Walter of Salisbury; sister-in-law Connie Pearman (late Jim) of Salisbury, MO; brother-in-law Michael Pearman (Gretchen) of West Cliff, CO, grandchildren Bill Pearman (Becky), LaVena Jones (Rick), Justin Cruse (Kelly) Kara Harmon (Brad), Thomas Cruse (Cassandra), Kelly Cruse (Billy), Lori Villarreal (Stephen), and Pete Cruse; great grandchildren Kristin, Spencer, Zach, Becca, Brayden, Breanna, Emma, Delaney, Ethan, Bo, Briley, Brooks, Adalee, Cooper, Eli, Kaiden Cohen, and Huxleigh, great grandchildren Hudson, Easton, Owen, and Emmalyn.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles, parents, sisters Wilma Perkins and Dortha Duncan.
A private family burial will be held in Dalton Cemetery at a later date. Cremation services entrusted to Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury.
Memorials suggested to Dalton Cemetery.
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