of Osceola, AR
October 19, 1926 - April 12, 2016
Peggy Leal St. John White died on April 12, 2016. She was born in Texarkana, Texas on October 19, 1926, the daughter of Warner and Jewell Thompson St. John. She grew up in Rogers, AR, attending public schools and serving as a majorette for her high school. She graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville where she was a member of the Chi Omega fraternity. After college she moved with her family to Little Rock and worked at the State Capitol Building. There she met Moreland Boyd white who was from a pioneer Mississippi County farm family. They were married in Little Rock on April 30, 1948. Peggy and Boyd lived the rest of their lives in Osceola, AR with Boyd farming the family land and Peggy being a housewife. They had three children: Moreland Boyd (Christie) White, Jr., Carolyn White (Charles) Ellis and Godfrey St. John (Lucy) White. She had six grandchildren: Mary Boyd Eillis, Emily Ellis (Matt) Porter both of Springdale, Michael (Aracely) Ellis of Bentonville, Elizabeth White and Godfrey White, Jr. both of Memphis and Sara White of Fayetteville. She also had five great-grandchildren: Caleb Fann, Abby Fann, Katie Ellis, Michael Ellis and Zoe Ellis. She is also survived by one brother Warner (Diane) St. John Jr. of Lady Lakes, FL. She is preceded in death by her husband, Moreland Boyd White and her parents. Peggy will be remembered as an outstanding cook, just as her mother was. She was a loving grandmother who always took time to teach the children to bake cookies or to swim with them in the gulf at Destin. She was an avid Razorback fan, an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Osceola for many years and was the eldest member of Chapter O of PEO. Her favorite times included springtime on the screened porch of the family home, watching the trees and flowers blossom and the hummingbirds eat nectar. In Lieu of flowers, contributions to a church or charity of your choice are requested.
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7 Condolence(s)
George Butler
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Dear White Kids:
So sorry to hear about your mother. I have many fond memories of her and your father and all of you as well.
Sincerely,
George
Maureen and Corey Preville
Friday, April 15, 2016
Carolyn, Moreland and Godfrey, you had a remarkable mom who we're sure has now brightened heaven as she did on earth. She was a perpetually sweet and delightful woman whose sudden void here has no doubt filled your dad's in the great beyond. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to you in this heartbreaking time. Much love, Maureen and Corey
Marilyn Newcome
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Carolyn, Moreland, and family:
Joel and I are so very sad about your cute Mother. We have many many fun memories with you all and your precious parents. We surely send our love to you all--and prayers for strength and peace for you all. We know how hard this is -- and wish we could be with you.
Much love to you--we will be thinking of you during these hard days.
Marilyn and Joel Newcome
Joyce Ann Stovall
Thursday, April 14, 2016
My sincere condolences to the White family. I pray that you will find comfort and peace in the days and months to come.
Bob Kendrick
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Moreland and Godfrey and family,
Our prayers and sympathies are with y'all at this time. I will designate a gallon of blood platelets that I have given will be in her name. If there is anything that an old friend can do, HOLLER.
Again, our prayers and deepest sympathies go with y'all.
Jacquelin Gillentine Steward
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about your mother's death. My prayers will be with you and your family during the difficult days ahead. God Bless and comfort you.
Paula Fairley Partezana
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
So sorry to hear the news of your mothers passing. We are never ready to let them go. Paula