Peggy Jean Carr

January 24, 2015

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Peggy Jean Carr 70, of Frankfort, IN, died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at I.U. Health Arnett in Lafayette.  Born March 16, 1944 in Frankfort to the late Raymond & Dimple (Watson) Carter. She married Walter Calvin Carr on June 14, 1963 at the First Baptist Church in Frankfort and he survives.  A 1963 Frankfort High School graduate, she was a lifelong Frankfort resident. She worked at Peter Paul for 16 years and was a school bus driver for Frankfort Schools for 20 years, retiring in 2005. Peggy was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. She played Peter Paul co-ed softball, was on the Peter Paul Bowling team, played the bass drum for the Fun Time Band and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Goodwin Funeral Home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 30th at the funeral home. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park.

Survived by:

Husband: Walter Calvin Carr of Frankfort, 2 Sons: Mark (Jo) Carr of Frankfort, Danny (Kelli) Carr of Michigantown, Sister: Becky (Jack) Bowerman of Florida, 4 Grandchildren: Adam Reed of Coeur d’Alene, ID, Kyleigh Carr of Michigantown, Kaleb Carr of Michigantown and Daylce Reed of Coeur d’Alene, ID.

Preceded by:

sister, Barbara Carter and granddaughter, Ashley Godbey.

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Condolences

15 Condolences for “Peggy Jean Carr”

  1. Ron Coleman January 26, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Dear Calvin and family, so very sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. We know you will miss her but thankfully you have many wonderful and loving memories. May God give you strength and comfort during this time. In His Love, Ron and Erilda

  2. Bill Tankersley January 26, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I am sorry to hear of the passing of a good neighborhood friend that I have known all my life…from before grade school at Lincoln through high school. My condolences go out to Calvin and family.

  3. Jarmila Smith January 26, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    So sorry to see of the passing of a very good friend who I have known since our days at Lincoln grade school. She is also my breakfast partner at the class of 1963 breakfasts. I will miss her there and also our long talks on the phone. Gods blessings to Calvin, Mark, Danny and their families.

  4. Pam Ayers Petrilli January 26, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    I was so sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. She was such a nice person and I always enjoyed talking to her. My sincere condolences to all of her family.

  5. Mary Jane Weaver January 26, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    To the family of Peggy, I am very sorry for your loss. I have known her ever since she was just a ltttle girl growing up. I lived on W. Clinton St. at the time so we were friends always. My thoughts & prayers go out to you. May your precious memories help you get through this sad time. I hope you can be happy for her to be home at last. She will be watching over all of you from now on. She will always be with you. God has blessed her by taking her home. God’s Blessing to all of you.

  6. Connie Stevens King January 27, 2015 at 12:03 am

    Sorry for your loss. I worked with Peggy at Peter Paul and she was a very nice and caring lady. Prayers are being sent your way. God be with in the days to come. Rest in Peace,

  7. Larry & Pat Reed January 27, 2015 at 5:35 am

    Lost a good friend today, but you have loss a Wife, Mother, Grandmother! She was a special person and enjoyed life so much. I sure will miss her calls on Thanksgiving and Christmas! Lots of good times,

  8. Carolyn & Roger Boyce January 27, 2015 at 9:08 am

    Dear Walter & Family: I was surprised and saddened to see that Peggy had passed, please know that she was loved by so many & she will be missed in Frankfort. I am confident she no longer has pain and that she is rejoicing with our Heavenly Father. We are sending prayers your way from Florida and you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days. In Christ love, Carolyn and Roger

  9. Deanna (Wright) Vice January 27, 2015 at 11:28 am

    To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Peggy was such a wonderful person! Calvin and Peggy was just at my mothers funeral in August (Sue Hommel-Wood Wright) and I had a wonderful conversation with them there. Peggy was also my daughters bus driver for many years, we loved her so much and I also attended school with Danny. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Deanna Vice and Family

  10. Ken Criswell January 27, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    Walter (and family). So very sorry for your loss. Peggy was such a sweetheart. We all enjoyed visiting with her at our breakfasts at Hoops. She will be missed.

  11. Bob & Janie Shurr January 27, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    We are sorry for your loss; but happy for Peggy’s life eternal with our Lord. We enjoyed her smile each time we met, and the genuine love she shared with others. We are praying for the peace that passes all understanding to each member of her family and her church family.

  12. Dave & Jenny McAlister January 27, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    Our deepest sympathy goes out to each of you. Peggy was a great lady and a very dear friend. May God give you comfort and peace knowing she is at home with Him.
    God bless you!!

  13. Dave January 28, 2015 at 7:50 am

    Was very sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. Like so many of my friends from Lincoln, I remember her very fondly and always counted her among my friends there and at FSHS. Sincere condolences to her family. She will be missed very greatly by her classmates.

  14. Nina Rice January 30, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    To the family, I just wanted to say I’m sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. I enjoyed having her as my bus driver in high school and loved talking with her throughout the years when I’d see her around town. She was a wonderful lady and I always enjoyed spending time with her. Know that you’ll all be in my thoughts and prayers. God’s strength and blessings to you all. Nina Rice

  15. Adam Kirby February 2, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    Calvin, Mark, Danny, and Family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. I new Peggy when I was a child, growing up in the same neighborhood as Danny & Mark. Peggy was always smiling and very nice to all the kids that she came into contact with. She was a kind woman who will be missed by many. My prayers and thoughts will be with the entire family. May you find strength and comfort in your time of need. May God bless you all.

    Adam kirby

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