Margaret J. "Peggy" Martin's Obituary
Heaven welcomed another Angel Thursday morning, October 23rd. After a long and courageous battle with failing health, Margaret J. ?Peggy? Martin entered into
eternal life.
Peggy was born July 3, 1948 in Dallas, TX to James M. and Loy Bryant.
She had been a Longview resident for 30 years, was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a school teacher at Mozelle Johnston Elementary School.
She was a graduate of West Texas State University in Canyon. During her career she received numerous accolades. Peggy had a passion for reading and enjoyed
relaxing in the sun.
Funeral services for Peggy will be 10 AM Monday, October 27, 2003 at First Baptist Church with Reverend Tim Watson and Reverend Dewayne Beaty officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Park Cemetery under the direction
of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
? Peggy expressed the joy she felt inside through her smile. She was never discouraged, she was the encourager with her smile which would light up a whole room. She and Larry were an inspiration to all who knew them.
Their mutual love and respect for their Lord and each other resulted
in many overcoming victories. So complete was their unity, that it is difficult to speak of one without the other being mentioned.?
?Peggy was an excellent teacher, had a deep abiding love for all her children and wanted to be with them even during the times of her illness. She loved Larry and their bond of love was an example to all.?
Peggy is survived by her husband, Larry, of Longview; sisters, Jan Dempsey of Amarillo, Beth McBride of Grand Saline; brother, James Bryant of Heath, Texas ; four nieces, four nephews; brother-in-law and wife, Clifton H. and Susan Martin of Austin.
The family asks that memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church or to a charity of choice.
Larry and all of Peggy?s family expresses sincere and grateful appreciation to Dr. C. R. Martin, Dr. Frank Jackson, and the staff and nurses at Semper Care Hospital. Their unselfish devotion and attention to Peggy was beyond reproach. Peggy loved all of you.
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