Peggy Herbert, 84, of China Spring, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Visitation: 6 to 8pm Thursday, November 14 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral Service: 10:30AM Friday, November 15, at China Spring United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery.
Peggy was born on November 19, 1939 to Dr. Elbert Henry and Hazel O’Neal in Marlin, Texas. She grew up in Rosebud and graduated from high school in Rockdale. After graduation, she attended Baylor University where she received a bachelor’s degree in home economics.
While at Baylor she met the love of her life, Stephen Herbert, and they were married June 4, 1960. They enjoyed 61 years of marriage before Steve passed away in 2021. They were blessed with two children, Debbie and Mike.
Waco served as their home for twelve years before moving to China Spring in 1974. Peggy was a talented artist who was best known for her Central Texas landscapes, often featuring bluebonnets. She enjoyed art classes and sharing her talents and love for art with friends. Peggy also enjoyed baking, gardening and serving others. Peggy and Steve were active members of China Spring United Methodist Church where they enjoyed the friendship and fellowship of their church family. She enjoyed many years of service in the China Spring Civic Club, United Methodist Women’s Group and delivering food for Meals on Wheels.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents and brother Pat O’Neal.
Peggy is survived by her daughter, Debbie and husband Kyle Burroughs; son, Mike and wife Donna; grandchildren, Taylor Burroughs and wife Sandi, Paige Pabor and husband Ryan, Hunter Herbert and wife Peyton; great-grandchildren, Darcy Burroughs, Rowyn Pabor and Haven Burroughs.
Special thanks and deep gratitude to the many precious caregivers of Holiday Lane Estates and Arcy Hospice who have loved and cared for Peggy over the past three years.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to China Spring United Methodist Church.
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So sorry for your loss. Knew Peggy from church. Was welcomed into their home and enjoyed visiting with her at bible study and UMW. Blessyour family
Peggy was a great co-worker and friend. I think that the thing I remember most about her was her all encompassing smile. She made the world a better place.
Peggy was so incredibly special to so many at Holiday Lane Estates. I will truly miss her “fair to midland” response to asking how she was doing. Debbie, Mike and family-we are deeply grateful to you for allowing us to care for her, and all that you’ve done within our community. We are thankful she is no longer in pain, but her absense will be felt deeply.
We loved her, and we love all of you.
Peggy was a beautiful lady in many ways. Always enjoyed being with her and Steve. She and Steve were avid supporters of the Baylor ladies basketball team. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. She will definitely be joining Steve in Heaven.
Beverly and Ernest Hauser
Mike and Debbie,
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you both at this time. Praying for your families.
So sorry for your loss. She was a good friend and coworker. Prayers for you all.
I am sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a good friend to my mom. They served many years volunteering together.
She always had great advice for me.
Chuck and I are thinking of you
Love to you and your family.
Brenda
Debbie , hoping peace and joy fill your days ahead. Your mom was so kind to us. Loss is so hard.
Mrs. Herbert was such a sweet, smart, beautiful lady. Great sense of humor. She was like my 2nd Mom from 8th -12th grade and when Mike & I were there at their home or I stayed there with Mike, you weren’t getting out of the house without having a big home cooked breakfast the next morning or if on a Sunday, going to church. Condolences to Mike, Debbie and the rest of your family, God Bless and rest in peace Mrs. Herbert.
Peggy will be greatly missed!
She was such a talented lady! I have so many of her
cards and items she and Steve made over the years!