Peggy Sanders (Floydada)
Peggy Sanders, age 95, passed away in Crosbyton on July 16, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the Floyd County Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 21, 2023, in the Moore-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Floydada.
Peggy was born August 28, 1927, in Turkey, Texas, to Velmer and Thelma (Lyles) Meacham. She graduated from Turkey High School in 1945. She married Raldo Beal James in February of 1946, and they were together until his passing in February 1975. During that time, Peggy mainly worked as a farmer’s wife and raised her children. When her children started school, Peggy returned to school, earned her Cosmetology Certification, and began working as a hairstylist. She even owned and operated her salon, Peggy’s Boutique, in Floydada for many years. Peggy married Denzil Sanders in 1981, but he also preceded her in death. She retired from her career in 1987. Peggy enjoyed many hobbies and activities like gardening, fly fishing, and telling jokes around the campfire. She was a member of the City Park Church of Christ in Floydada.
Peggy was preceded in death by both of her husbands; four brothers and a sister.
Those left to cherish Peggy’s memory are her children, Jimmy (Cyndi) James of Oologah, Oklahoma; Terry (Connie) James of Cleveland, Texas; Jody (Jacque) James of Floydada, and Jamie (Don) Bradford of Giddings, Texas; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
