Peggy Payne

Birth date: Aug 15, 1922 Death date: Dec 16, 2014

Peggy Wyatt Payne, 92, passed away December 16, 2014, at her home in Dallas, Texas. A Plano native, Peggy was born August 15, 1922, the proud daughter of Dr. Slater B. and Frances Jackson Wyatt. Peggy’s family had a passion for th Read Obituary

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Don Iglehart

448w ago

Peggy was a dear friend to Dorothy since their early childhoods in Plano. Peggy used to say they knew each other before they were born because their mothers used to walk together when they were pregnant with the two of them. I will treasure forever Peggy's beautiful tribute to their friendship at Dorothy's memorial service in March of 2010. She became my friend as well when we were all in SMU together. She loved people and was happiest when she was with her friends, and there were many. Peggy was a fighter. She refused to give up in the face of the fatal lung disease that was diagnosed about six years ago. She continued to be an avtive participant in life until the very end. I admired her and valued her friendship. Don Iglehart

Steve Dillon

448w ago

Again Great Memories Of our youth knowing Peggy in Wichita Falls- she wasone of a kind and surely had her ownmind- she will be missed by all and I still will remember her chaperoning Wyatt's Dance parties ,Steve D

Tom Lea

448w ago

My memories of my Aunt Peggy are from more than forty years ago. And yet, I think of her quite often. If I had to describe my Aunt Peggy in one word, that word would be ELEGANT. She was a beautiful woman, always impeccably dressed and coiffed. I recall many happy times when we would stay with Aunt Peg and Uncle Felix, Wyatt and our beloved Tracy. There were the nights staying up watching Shock Theater, catching tarantulas in the ravine behind their first house, playing in the ?spook house?. When they moved to Morningside Drive, I remember almost drowning my brother in their pool (and then he almost drowning me). I remember Sweet Tracy ? his courage and cheerfulness in the face of his polio. The brace he had to wear; his smile even when he was strapped in the iron lung; and his short, eighteen year life. Through it all, I never saw Aunt Peg sad or not composed. She gave off a calm and grace that you had to admire. After her divorce from my Uncle Felix, I never saw her again. And yet there is one memory that I will always cherish of her. It was at my Uncle Bill and Mary Jane?s house. We were all sitting around their breakfast room table, reminiscing as families will. We began talking about Mary Jane?s and Felix?s song and dance career when they were kids. Felix mentioned that Peggy was quite a musician in her own right ? an accordionist! He went back to their house and came back with this beautiful accordion. Peggy began playing and entertained us for almost an hour. As she played, she would make funny faces at key points in the songs. We were laughing and singing and asking for encore after encore. One of the happiest moments in my life, thanks to my Aunt Peg. To this day, every time I hear accordion music, I think of Peggy. And I probably will until I die. You see, accordion music – conjunto, zydeco and polka ? are some of my favorite music genres. I think, maybe, because it reminds me of happy times, together with my family. And my lovely, elegant Aunt Peggy.

Ralph Garcia

448w ago

Peggy was one of my very best favorite customers, she was always encouraging ,always giving the best advice, helping others like my self.Thank you peggy payne with out your wonderful words of advice i wouldn't have made this happened. Thank u once again in my heart you are an angel from god and you will always be in my heart and in everyone else's heart youve ever touched with your wonderful words thank you… rafael garcia

Carolyn Mccullough Kelly

448w ago

Wyatt,Judy and Family, I am so sorry about the passing of your dear Mom. She was elegant, independent, smart, and beautiful. Daddy was a Director at SWNB and he simply adored her..who didn't? Again, my condolences to such a special woman. Carolyn McCullough Kelly

Rebecca Collins

589w ago

What a blessing Peggy was to this world. That bright smile, quick brilliant mind, open and dear and loving heart. I feel so lucky to have known her. With my mother and Peggy I got to see a miraculous, purely delightful friendship…what a treasure to have a lifetime (literally) friend, with whom one could laugh out loud together, brightest smiles on earth……that kind of laughter you really only get with that kind of long term loving friendship. What a duo. She was so brave, so fun, so active, Always reaching out to others, and "making happy". What a precious family she raised…all so dear, Wyatt and Judy, you all were so wonderful to her, with her, especially in the last months. She was fun and sharp til she just decided to peacefully go to sleep. Before that she was alert, on top of everything, and just beautiful, with "great hair", and a great wit and sense of humor. I think our moms are just getting heaven organized, having parties up there, cheering everyone else up… that's a reunion I would have loved to witness! Love to all of you. That picture says so much…"HELLO, HERE I AM, LET'S PARTY and at the same time SO LONG, HAVE FUN, YOU KNOW I WILL. A bushel and a peck Love, Becky I Collins

Judy Payne

589w ago

Peggy was always encouraging people to "do better" and "look their best" (or stay at home). Her favorite carpet cleaner came this week and was so saddened to hear of her passing. He told me how she always encouraged him to do better. He was very good at what he did and honest. She told him if he would jump ship with his present company and start up his own, she would help him by promoting him to her very many friends. One month ago, he started his own company. He couldn't have been more grateful to Peggy for her suggestions and encouragement. Peggy made a difference in peoples lives. She took the time to write notes to companies to praise their products or give advice on how to improve their products or their advertisements. There is no one like Peggy Payne. She was, and still is, a treasure in my life. I will always be grateful to have had her as a mentor in my life.

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589w ago

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Hayden Mitchell

589w ago

Payne Family mere words cannot express the sadness I am feeling for the loss of this great lady! I had the true priviledge getting to know Peggy while assisting the son of a friend of mine when he was tasked with finding former Plano High School/Plano Senior High School Football Sweethearts/Homecoming Queens in 1998 for which I found out that Peggy was the PHS 1939 Football Sweetheart and ensured that she was invited to homecoming to be presented on the field during half time of the PSHS Homecoming Game. Peggy was also classmates with my father Ray "Boney" Mitchell, and friends with Davis "Clods" Thompson, Elizabeth Pearson Thompson (PHS Football Sweetheart 1935 & 1936) to name a few. Getting to know Peggy and having the priviledge to interact with her during several of these homecoming games I could see exactly why she was selected for such an honor by the football team, and the entire school. She was one of the most elegant and classy ladies that ever represtented the football players with this honor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and know that Peggy's legacy with live on in the memories of all that have known the great lady that she is. Hayden Mitchell Lifetime Plano resident & 1978 PSHS graduate

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589w ago

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Tom Lea

448w ago

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