Peggy Marie Demoss

Peggy DeMoss, 92, of Newton, passed away May 22, 2014, at Newton Presbyterian Manor. Peggy Marie Werth was born in Topeka on April 14, 1922, to Vincent C. and Daisy Summers Werth. She grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School and Strickler's Business College. She married Don DeMoss on December 1, 1943, while he was on leave from the Army. Don and Peggy lived in Chanute, Topeka, Newton and Emporia during Don's working years. Upon his retirement from Santa Fe Railway, they resided in Tucson and Gold Canyon, Arizona, Topeka and most recently, Newton.

Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a member of Trinity Heights United Methodist Church and P.E.O. Chapter AG in Newton. She enjoyed Bible study, traveling, bird watching and flower gardening.

Peggy is survived by her sons, David (Sally), of Girard, KS; and Alan (Bonnie), of Newton, KS, and a sister, Virginia Ellington of Kearney, MO. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Matt (Greta) DeMoss of Frontenac, KS; Erin (Tim) Dolgner of Orlando, FL; Kelli (Jay) Unruh of Shawnee, KS; Katie (Paul) Pitts of Bronaugh, MO; Amanda DeMoss of Wichita, KS; and six great-grandchildren: Owen, Kate, and Wyatt Unruh, and Caden, Levi, and Logan Dolgner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don, parents and two brothers, Vincent and Raymond.

Memorials may be sent to Salvation Army. A private graveside service will be held in Topeka at a later date.