of Center Ridge, AR
January 15, 1942 - April 29, 2012
Peggye Imogene Tolbert Winningham was born January 15, 1942 at Hoxie, Arkansas, the first child of Clarence and Ruby Tolbert. On June 19, 1945, Peggye's brother, Larry, was born. The family moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas in 1947 when Peggye was five years old. When Peggye was beginning the seventh grade, she was tested and scored so high that she was immediately moved up to grade nine. She graduated from Valley View High School and entered Arkansas College at Batesville at age 16. At Arkansas College, she met Doyce Stanton Winningham who was a junior, and they married August 13, 1960 and moved to Greenbrier, Arkansas where Doyce had been hired as the junior high basketball coach. Peggye completed her bachelor's degree in Conway at what is now the University of Central Arkansas in history and English in 1962 and began her teaching career at Greenbrier. Larry, her brother, is married to Delores and they have a daughter, Tracy.
Peggye had found her niche because she absolutely loved teaching English and History, and she loved her students! She has stayed in contact with many of her former students for decades.
Peggye went on to earn three Master's degrees in the fields of English, history, and counseling as well as certification in Gifted and Talented Programs. She established the Gifted and Talented programs in the Morrilton school system where she was counselor for six years.
Doyce and Peggye retired and bought a large farm west of Center Ridge where they were recognized more than once as ''Farm Family of the Year''. They had a dairy farm with Holstein cattle as well as three chicken houses where they raised eggs for Tyson. During this decade, they sold the dairy herd and chicken houses and went into the beef cattle business.
Doyce and Peggye have two sons, Denny Lee was born September 5, 1966. He married Rebecca Kathryn Ramsay of Benton on March 18, 1989, and they have two sons, Joshua Blake, age 22 and Taylor Grant age 17. Their home is in King George, Virginia. Lee is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army.
Joe Don Winningham, their second son, was born April 23, 1971. He married Caroline Suzanne Lowry on August 12, 1995 in Arkadelphia. Joe Don and Caroline reside in Conway where he practices law, and they have three children: Joseph Samuel was born in 2000; Ethan James was born in 2003, and Martha Grace was born in 2007.
Doyce has one brother, Lowell, retired Assistant Superintendent of Morrilton High School and his wife Rosalie. They have two daughters, Ramona and Tracy.
Doyce has one sister, Dr. Etta Lou, retired college professor and her husband, Dr. Jimmy Sellars, is also a retired college professor. They have on daughter, Marla.
Peggye was preceded in death by her father Clarence and her mother Ruby. Other family members who have passed on were Jack Tolbert, Virgil, Tolbert, Charles Barnhill, Bill Barnhill, Bill Taylor, Betty Taylor, Mabel Eastman, and Helen Lawson.
Loved ones who are still living are Everett Pinkston, Gene Pinkston, Jo Tolbert, Pauline Bristol, and Melvin Eastman.
Peggye Tolbert Winningham was a beautiful woman with a beautiful mind. She was truly gifted and talented. She could do anything! She was a voracious reader and thus could converse intelligently on any subject. She could complete any task with efficiency. She was one of the hardest workers that I ever saw.
Peggye Winningham passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2012 in the Conway Hospital after battling an aggressive form of stage 4 cancer for more than four months. Peggye, because she was a teacher for so many years, made a difference in hundreds, probably thousands of lives. She will be greatly missed.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, May 3, 2012 in the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Greenbrier (501)679-2575, with Brother Freddie Mark Wilcox and Brother Kirk Hardy officiating. Visitation will one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Union Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County on the land given by Wellington (Weck) Winningham, Doyce's great-grandfather who was a Civil War veteran.
Pallbearers will be, Tommy Watson, Joe Graham, Russ Benton, Bruce Vann, Dewight Love and Ronnie Rainey.
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58 Condolence(s)
Cissy Lieblong
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Mr. Doyce and family. I sill cannot believe she is gone. I have her photo saved to my desktop background and will continue to be until tonight at 8, to honor her. She was a great lady in so many ways. I knew she was smart, but I had no idea how very young she was when she started teaching.
Love and prayer still for you all.
Cissy
Bob & Bettizelle Abrams
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Mrs. Peggye was a very special person and loved by many including us. She may never know the lives she touched or the impact she had on so many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Belinda Wells
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Doyce, I just this minute learned of Peggye's passing and am so deeply saddened by this news. I will always remember her great smile, her extraordinary intelligence and her bubbly personality. She was so exciting to work with... always so full of energy and eager to do anything for anybody. My sympathy to you and your family as you work your way through this difficult time. Praying for your comfort Belinda
Sally (Boatman) Horsey
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Joe Don and Caroline-
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother / mother-in-law.
Sally
Donna Lucas Graham
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Peggye was a wonderful, caring teacher who was a great role model for all of the students she taught. I will always remember that great smile and frequent words of encouragement. This photograph is how I remember her from Greenbrier High School. My sympathy to the entire family. May God grant you comfort and peace.
Brenda Whitley Henry
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Looking back on my GHS days i realize how blessed we were to have Miss Peggy for a teacher. She had the kindest smile and sweetest spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. My God give you strength, peace and comfort for the coming days.
Gene Luce
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
You forever touched my life..Thank you
Cheryl Sager
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Mrs Peggye was always so kind and sweet. She was one of my most favorite teachers and she had such a great positive impact on so many people. She was so loved and will be so missed. Praying for you all.
Randy Nokes
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
our heart goes out to the Winningham family. Miss peggye was such a wonderful and caring person, she always went above and beyond her duty as a teacher.May GOD comfort you in this time of sorrow
Fred and Linda Wann
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
I remember those days at AC/Lyon College. I am so glad we did visit last year. Those memories mean so much now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Doyce.
Bob Acre
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Mr. Doyce, it has been many years since you coached me at Greenbrier and many years since Ms. Peggye was my teacher. (For a long time I thought she was just another student - she was so young to be teaching us raschal boys). She was a wonderful lady, an excellent teacher who cared for her students and such a sweet person. The entire Acre family sends our condolences and our prayers are that your family will be comforted by our Heavenly Father.
Bob Acre Family
Lacy Bradford
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Joe Don,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Lacy
Lacy Bradford
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Joe Don,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Lacy
Jean Evans
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Mr. Doyce, Denny Lee, Joe Don and family,
Sorry to hear of Ms. Peggye's passing. She was one of the most thought of and loved teachers at Greenbrier High when I was in school.
She cared for each student she had in her class and wanted them to achieve their best. She touched many lives in her lifetime in school and off campus.
My Dad, Puny Wilson, thought fondly of Mr. Doyce and Ms. Peggye. He said both were meant for each other in marriage and teaching.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and love,
Jean (Wilson) Evans and Fern Wilson
Dr Tsuda's office
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Thoughts and prayers go out for the Winningham family for their loss. We will miss not seeing Miss Peggye.
Ronnie Horn
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
We will all miss her weekly visits with us at Kroger.
Debbie Whillock
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Joe Don,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your famly.and we love you.
Debbie
Debbie Dickens West
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Doyce, Joe Don, and Denny; I am so sorry to hear about Peggye. I know you will miss her terribly. Doyce I have many fond memories of both of you in Guy when I was showing the farm. She was always so gracious, I loved working with both of you, It just doesnt seem fair, you two are like salt and pepper you just go together and my thoughts and prayers will be with you Doyce in the days and months ahead. You have some wonderful memories to help. God bless you all.
teresa thorn schichtl & earlene thorn newton
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Doyce's & JoeDon Family & Denny Family , We Are So Sorry. Peggye , was a good lady.MY Mother Has Special memories, of your Mother.
Andi Hinkle Hodges
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
very sorry to hear about the loss of miss peggye
she was my favorite teacher and a great lady. and mr doyce was a great p e teacher .
prayers for mr doyce, and his sons and the rest of the family.
Gary & Brenda Reynolds
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Doyce, Denny and Joe Don.....Ms. Peggy made a difference in so many lives. Her beautiful smile, and disposition were noted by all. We remember the good times attending church with the family at Macedonia Baptist in Greenbrier.
Doyce, I appreciate you as well for your leadership as I played basketball for you in Jr. High.
Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May God Bless you in the days ahead.
Gary & Brenda Reynolds
Joe & Charlene Wallace
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers
Aimee Glover
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Sorry for your loss praying for you all
linda vanpelt
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
so sorry to read about peggye went yo church with her several years and baby sat denny as a baby .sweet friends.she will sure be missed by many who knew her .
Norma Turbeville
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Ohh Doyce!!! I was so saddened to learn of Peggy's illness and home going. ALWAYS, when I think of school days at Greenbrier, you and Peggy are at the forefront of my fondest memories. She was a fantastic teacher with many talents...she knew how to get the most out of each student...she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. AND YOU..., gave me a nickname that stuck with me off the basketball court through college and beyond. I love you both and will keep you and the boys in my thoughts and prayers in the coming months. "Peanut"
KEN DUNK
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
There weren't many teachers that understood the type of childhood that I had. Ms. Peggye and Coach made a difference. There acts of kindness has not been forgotten and for that I have always had a special place in my heart for the Winningham family. God has truly called one of his special Angels home. My prayers to all of the family members that will miss her.
Billy Winningham
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
I would like to express my condolences to the Doyce Winningham family for the loss of Peggy Winningham. I have never met your branch of the family, but I am pretty sure we are related. My great grandfather was G.W. Winningham who is buried at the Bee Branch Baptist Church cemetary The name on monument is spelled with one "n". It's a Civil War veteran monument. Again, we a very sorry.
Jerry Roberts
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
My prayers go out to the family, I got to spend time visiting with Mrs. Winningham during our chemo. You could tell how much she loved God, her family and former students. She had some great stories to share and she will be missed.. God Bless.
Cathy Goodnight
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
So sorry to hear about Mrs Peggye, she was a wonderful,caring person. A great teacher and she will be missed. she has touched many lives and made them alot better by knowing and learning from her
Jannette Karaff
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
I was so sorry to about Ms. Peggye.. I have a lot of fond memories of her and Mr. Doyce...She was a wonderful Lady, Teacher and Coaches wife, she was always smiling and supporting her students. God Bless all of your family through these trying times and just know that you will see her again..
Carol Simmons
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
As difficult as this time is, may you find comfort in knowing that your loved one will always be with you and the memories you shared will forever be a part of your life.
Dot Linker Jones
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
So sorry to hear about Ms. Peggye. She was a great teacher and friend to her students. I am glad to have been one.
D.D. Henderson Matthews
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Mr. Doyce,Denny, Joe Don and Family,
Miss Peggye was one of the best teacher I every had. She took in in a class that I love so much. She always had time to talktome. I have so many good memories of her and Mr. Doyce. I will keep all of you in my prayers. Remember allthe good times.
Keith & Debbie Faulkner
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Our deepest condolences. We are so sorry for your loss.
Please know your family is in our prayers.
Keith & Debbie Faulkner
Chris Hill
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Coach, so sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers and thoughts. Mrs. Winningham was a great woman and I know she will be missed.
Donna Hawkins
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
I have many fond memories of Mrs. Peggy, Mr Doyce, and my early years at Greenbrier High and the Jr. basketball team. May you all find peace and comfort at this time of sorrow and loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donnie (Spears) Hawkins
Charles and Anne Allen
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
We are so saddened to read of Peggye's passing. She was a wonderful classmate and friend. I have many fond memories of the years at Arkansas College. Our love and prayers go out to you all. Doyce and Family cherish your memories and hood close your friends, and God during this difficult time.
Charles Allen (61)
Frank & Emily Kempf
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Deepest Sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Frank and Emily Kempf
Terry and Jane Barnhill
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Doyce:
We were so sorry to hear about Peggy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rick Atkinson
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
We are blessed in life by the touch of a very few people that live the very essence of the love of God. One such light in this world has now gone out with the passing of Mrs. Peggye. She truly leaves a great legacy in the special impact she made on the lives of every student she taught and especially in the children and grandchildren she leaves behind. I am so grateful that I had the oppurtunity last year to tell her how much I admired her. My prayers are with the family as they mourn such a great loss.
Judy Stacks VanPelt
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
We are so so very sad to hear of your loved ones passing. Please know that you are in our prayers.
R. B. and Bernice Stacks and Judy Stacks VanPelt
Bud Teague
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
I pray the extended Winningham Family will take great comfort in each other, and in the awesome legacy this beautiful person has left behind. Very fond memories of Mrs. Winningham as a teacher and caretaker of young minds. Thank you for sharing her with all of us!
Jerry & Janis Robbins
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
We are sad to hear that Mrs Peggye has passed away, she will be missed by all. She was a wonderful teacher, we always enjoyed her class. She had a beautiful smile and it was infectious. She laughed and you couldn't help to laugh along with her. We are praying for all of you, and cling to your precious memories. God bless you all.
Jennifer Cantrell Hightower
Monday, April 30, 2012
Denny and JoDon-So Sorry for the loss of your mother.My parents thought so much of your parents as teachers,coach and friends.May you find peace in all the special memories that you have and the ones that will be shared with you in days to come.Keeping you both and your dad in my prayers,What a amazing person she was.We all hope that when we leave this earth we leave a small part of us with people to remember us and that your mother did.God Bless .
Laura Hurst Grider
Monday, April 30, 2012
It was such an honor to be one of Mrs. Peggye's nurses and tell her what a difference she made in my life and so many others. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Trina Reynolds
Monday, April 30, 2012
Denny and Joe Don- so sorry for the loss of your precious mother...I am praying and thinking of your families and your father....
Rick & Melinda Reynolds
Monday, April 30, 2012
To the Winningham family, Mrs. Peggye was a very sweet lady. I enjoyed having her as a teacher many years ago. She always had a kind word and sweet smile for you when you arrived in class. She will be missed. Enjoy the memories cause I know they are many. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Patterson Battles
Monday, April 30, 2012
Doyce, Joe Don, Denny and families:
Ms. Peggy was a wonderful role model and exceptional teacher who was always prepared and did a wonderful job in conveying the material to all the students. I treasure the time I had with her and with Doyce also. My prayers are with you all.
Marilyn Patterson Battles
Sandra Bradberry
Monday, April 30, 2012
I have so many memories of classes with Mrs. Peggye and all the many exciting ballgames and trips. She is the reason I went into teaching and counseling. She and Mr. Doyce certainly touched my life and I also had the privledge of teaching with them at GHS. Love and hugs, Sandra and Ed Bradberry
John Wayne, Dale Carter
Monday, April 30, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
lori mahan stone
Monday, April 30, 2012
so sorry for the family's loss. she was a beautiful person. god bless u mrs. peggy
Pamela Bryant Nacke
Monday, April 30, 2012
Was so sorry to hear of Peggy's passing. Will be keeping you all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Pam Bryant Nacke
Ricky (Tadpole) Harrington
Monday, April 30, 2012
One of my favorite teachers. My prayers are with the family at this time. I look forward to seeing Mrs. Peggy again someday.
Denise Edwards Boyette
Monday, April 30, 2012
Praying for your broken hearts,Ms.Peggy was one of my favorite teachers I graduated from Greenbrier in 1978!
bill beller
Monday, April 30, 2012
RIP beautiful person. May God ease her loved ones' pain.
Cissy and G.L. Lieblong
Monday, April 30, 2012
My heart is breaking. I adored Peggy and Mr. Doyce. She was far to young and should have been given many years to enjoy her wonderful grandchildren.
Peggy challenged me more than any teacher I have ever had and I loved her classes. I was never bored in her class. I knew she cared about me and all her students and she was not just there to get a pay check, she truly wanted to make a diffference in her students lives.
I am so thankful I got to see her yesterday and I hope she heard me tell her I loved her.
Our prayers are with all the family and our love. She will not be forgotten. She will live on in the lives of all she touched..
Love and prayers to Mr. Doyce , Denny Lee , Joe Don and all who loved her.
Cissy and G.L. Lieblong
Eric Glover
Monday, April 30, 2012
I am so saddened to read of Ms. Peggye's passing. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. I have many fond memories of the years you spent in Guy. My love and prayers go out to you all. Coach, Denny, Joe Don - lean on your family, your friends, and Father God during this difficult time.
Cheryl Harmon Jones
Monday, April 30, 2012
My sympathy to the family.Mrs Peggy taught me in High school many years ago. She did have many talents. I know she will be miss by many friends and loved ones. My prayers for the family