Peggy A. Sympson Obituary (1925 - 2019)

Peggy A. Sympson, 94 of Clinton, IL passed away 2:51 AM May 15, 2019 at the Warner Hospital and Health Services, Clinton, IL. Graveside services will be 11 AM Monday, May 20, 2019 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL with Rev. Paul Froese officiating. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Chestnut United Methodist Church or DeWitt County Animal Shelter. Peggy was born February 22, 1925 in Chestnut, IL the daughter of Ralph and Alma (Naugle) Donnan. She married John "Bill" Howe September 23, 1944 in Little Rock, AR and later married Richard "Stan" Sympson March 12, 1977. Survivors include her husband Richard "Stan" Sympson, Clinton, IL, daughter, Darlene (Craig) Lowe, Seminole, FL, grandson, Tyler (Kaylee) McKinney, Lincoln, IL, great granddaughter, Lily McKinney, 3 stepchildren, and 2 step grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Richard Lynn Howe, sister, Louise Meredith, and brother, Elmer Donnan. Peggy was a member of the Chestnut United Methodist Church. For 30 years, she was a crossing guard for the Clinton School District. She enjoyed playing Bingo at the DeWitt County Friendship Center, and spending time with friends.