Peggy L. (Garrett) Walts, 72, of Waco, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 with her family by her side. A graveside service will be 10 AM Saturday, March 30th at Criswell Cemetery in Falls County with Rev. James Stevens officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 PM, Friday, March 29th at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Peggy was born May 17, 1940 to Willie and Lois Garrett in McLennan County. She married Robert Gaylon Walts on August 2, 1957 in Groesbeck. She attended and graduated from China Spring High School in 1958 and was active in basketball, cheerleading, homemaking and was also Valedictorian of her graduating class. Peggy was a Baptist. She was last employed at Waco Center for Youth, retiring May 31, 2000.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers; and one great-granddaughter.
Survivors include sons, Robert Walts and wife, Teresa of Rock Creek, Jimmy Walts and wife, Kim of Speegleville, Ronnie Walts and wife, Robin of Speegleville, and John Walts and wife, Michele of Bosqueville; daughters, Debbie Randant and husband, Russell of China Spring, and Fay Robinson and husband, Jeff of Sulphur Springs; sister, Betty Veselka and husband, Jimmy of Morgan’s Point; 25 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Robert Walts, Jimmy Walts, Ronnie Walts, John Walts, Benny Garrett and James "Bubba" McNeely. Honorary pallbearers will be Peggy’s grandsons.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Lake Shore Village Nursing Home and Hillcrest Hospital for all their care and kindness.
The family requests memorials be made to Criswell Cemetery Association c/o Joyce Stone, 115 S. Gooddard St., Mart, Texas, 76664; Volunteer Services Council for Waco Center for Youth, 3501 N. 19th St., Waco, Texas, 76708; or to a charity of one’s choice.
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Fay,
Praying for you and your family.
My love and prayers to all my cousins and family, aunt Peggy will be missed by so many, but she’s resting peacefully now in heaven with uncle Gaylon! I have so so so many fond memories of them from all the times we spent together when I was growing up! Those were the best times of my life, Jimmy, Robert, and myself were not only cousin’s, but we were the bestof friends also. I wouldn’t trade my memories of the fun and picking and goofing off we did for all the money in the world. Robert, Jimmy, Ronnie, John, Debbie, and Faye, my heart is with you all! I pray for Yall to be strong to get thru this! I love you all!
Condolences for your loss, you
and your family will be in our prayers.
Romans 15:13
Thinking of all of you in this time of sorrow. My deepest condolensces.
My condolences Fay. Remember that she is in a better place without pain and heartache.
You and your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your famly during this difficult time. love, JADENE AND WAYNE
Faye, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie and family. So sorry for your loss. We have been and will continue to pray for peace for you all.
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Thinking of you & your family during this difficult time. R.I.P. Peggy
Fay,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you at this difficult time.
Mitch
I am sorry for your loss.All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless all of you.
We Love you so much!!
Fay, everyone is thinking about you and your family during this difficult time.
PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Fay, just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. I understand so much better now. I lost my Mom – Feb 13,2013. I miss her everyday. Just know that you are in my prayers.
Sally
Fay, Very sorry for your loss.