07/18/2019
Peggy Jo Wood Lakey, age 82, of Center, Texas, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Pine Grove Nursing, Center, Texas. Peggy was born November 12, 1937 in Honey Grove, Texas to Henry Woodrow Wood and Valeta Gilbert Wood.
Peggy grew up in Honey Grove and graduated from Honey Grove High School in 1956. Some of her many accomplishments included being part of the Choral Club, member of FHA, was Social Chairman, Drum Major, and several other organizations. During her last semester of High School, Peggy married the love of her life, Bill Lakey, and they had 3 children, Elizabeth, Kimberley, and Philip. The family enjoyed a wonderful life together until his passing in 1996.
Peggy served as a medical laboratory technician until she retired from a lengthy career. She is of Baptist faith and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, playing dominoes, crossword puzzles, and bowling. Peggy was known as a caretaker to all that know her. She is known as Mimi to her grandchildren and treasured her moments spent with family and friends.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Lakey, in 1996; her parents; one daughter, Elizabeth Wommack, two brothers, Jack Wood and Phil Wood; and one sister, Beverly Wrenn.
Survivors include:
Daughter and son-in-law: Kim and Steve Waters of Center, Texas
Son and daughter-in-law: Philip and Aimee Lakey of Buda, Texas
Eight grandchildren:
Jennifer Mathews
Christopher Wesp
Michael Wesp
Kaitlyn Wommack
Mikayla Wommack
Phoebe Lakey
Great-grandchildren:
Braiden Miller
Kendall Miller
Evelyn Wesp
Catherine Wesp
Atalee Wesp
Ryleigh Wesp
Numerous other relatives and friends
Funeral services will be Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Harrison Funeral Home in Naples, Texas with Bro. Keith Lauter officiating. Interment will follow at Omaha Cemetery in Omaha, Texas. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, prior to funeral services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Organization of choice.
Online condolences may be offered at www.harrisonfuneralhome.com.
