Peggy Joan (Howell) Washington

June 20, 1936 – October 1, 2015

Peggy Joan Washington, 79, passed from this life on Thursday, October 1, 2015, in Edmond surrounded by family.

Born on June 20, 1936, in Stillwater, OK, she was the daughter of Herman “H.R.” and Edith Maye (Hughes) Howell. Peggy and her family moved to Perry, where she was raised. She attended school in Perry and graduated from Perry High School in 1954. After graduating, Peggy met the love of her life, Joseph Washington Jr. and they married in 1954. Peggy and Joseph had two children, Mark and Brenda. Peggy loved being a mother; she shared every moment with her children.

Her true passion was cooking, especially for her family. She would spend hours in the kitchen whipping up all kinds of delicious foods. After her children grew up and moved out, she took her passion of cooking to others in the neighborhood and in the Perry Hospital.

Peggy spent her free time at local garage sales, searching out turquoise jewelry and Native American artifacts.

The rock of her family, she made sure they had everything they ever needed. Peggy loved spending time with her grandchildren, giving them advice and spoiling them as often as she could.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Joseph Washington Jr., and her parents.

She is survived by two children, Mark Washington and wife, Iva Lee of Orlando, OK, and Brenda Washington of Perry; two grandchildren, Scott Washington of El Reno and Shiloh Duncan and husband, Nicholas of Stillwater; two great grandchildren, Allison Washington and Joseph Duncan.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 5, 2015, at Grace Hill Cemetery with Pastor Martin Foster officiating. Memorial donations can be made in Peggy’s name to the American Diabetes Association.