Peggy Lou Honeycutt

Peggy Lou Johnson Honeycutt, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on March 16, 2013 at the Hospice of East Texas in Tyler after a brief illness. Peggy was born on July 4, 1925 in Brownsboro to John R. and Eula Mae Johnson, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Gladewater High School in 1943. After graduation Peggy sang and danced her way through World War II entertaining the troops stationed at Camp Fannin in Tyler while serving with the USO. In 1946, Peggy married Lee Mason Honeycutt. Lee and Peggy spent 47 wonderful years together ballroom dancing, traveling and camping throughout the U.S. and spending time with the Shriners of the Sharon Shrine Temple. Peggy worked for the East Texas Chest Hospital (now UT Health-Science Center) and later served as Post Mistress in Big Sandy. After retiring, Peggy enjoyed volunteering with the Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary and singing in her church choir. Peggy was best known for singing songs from the Big Band Era, dancing, and baking her “famous” chocolate pies. Her life motto was: “Keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart!” Peggy was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, the same church she and Lee were married. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Mason Honeycutt, her brothers, Billy R. Johnson and John H. Johnson; and her sister Bebe Walker. Peggy is survived by her children, Randy Honeycutt of Houston, Penny Honeycutt of Hawkins, Cindy Hooser and husband Brent of Tyler, and Rusty Honeycutt of Tyler, and Lee M. Honeycutt, Jr. and Sandra Bonds, step-children. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Brandi Honeycutt of Hawkins, Ryan Honeycutt and wife Delinda of Houston, Zoe Honeycutt of Bloomington, IN, Erin Hernandez and husband Markos of Houston, Lindsey Cary and husband Heath of McKinney, Zachary Honeycutt and wife Jordan of Searcy, AK, Mason Honeycutt of Bullard and Megan Hooser of Austin; along with six great-grandchildren. Peggy is also survived by her sister, Ethella McMinn of Grandview and brother Jim Johnson and his wife Mary of Frankston. Pallbearers will be Peggy’s nephews; Russell Walker, Alvin McMinn, Jimmy Johnson, Kent Gates, Kelly Wilson and Doss Rogers. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Stewart Family Funeral Home and the service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in the chapel at Stewart Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Todd Cooper officiating. Burial will follow at Chilton Cemetery in Big Sandy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Paul Children’s Foundation or The Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary.

Peggy Lou Honeycutt

July 4, 1925 - March 16, 2013