07/24/2017
Peggie Sue Williams, 73, of Center, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2017 in Center. She was born on September 23, 1943 in Center, Texas to Charlie Doyle Watson and Annie Ruth Windham Watson. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Sardis Cemetery with Bro. Pat Windham officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Sardis Church.
Peggie grew up in Center and was a member of the Center High School graduating class of 1961. After high school, she attended Stephen F. Austin State University and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology. For over 30 years, Peggie put her degree to work as a physical education teacher in the public school system. Peggie was also a life-long member of Center Missionary Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife of almost 53 years to her husband, Johnny Williams and loving mother to her children, Jeff and Stacia. Her life was one of kindness, compassion and love for others. She enjoyed most the moments spent with her family, especially her children and grandchildren.
Peggie is survived by her husband, Johnny Williams of Center; son, Jeff Williams of Center; daughter, Stacia Fisher and husband, Kenneth of Nederland, Texas; grandchildren, Katlyn Williams of Groves, Texas, Cole and Dean Fisher of Nederland; Great-Grandchildren, Emilia Williams and Everett Hunter; brother, Bobby Watson and wife, Linda of Center; Special aunt, Shirley Shofner; Special cousin, Pam Lawson; and Special life-long friend, Judy Matthews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Doyle Watson and Annie Ruth Windham Watson.
Pallbearers for Mrs. Williams’ service will be Chris Hunter, Cole Fisher, Dean Fisher, Ken Fisher, Buster Bounds, and Charlie Verrett.
Honorary pallbearers are Preston Windham and Joe Shofner.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Sardis Cemetery, 6034 FM 414, Center, Texas, 75935.
The family is being served by Mangum Funeral Home in Center, Texas. To send condolences or to sign an online register, please visit www.mangumfuneralhome.com.
