Peggy A. Mathis

Peggy Ann (White) Mathis, 85, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 in Paola, Kansas. She was born on December 4, 1932 in Osawatomie, Kansas to Lawrence and Adelene (Wilkerson) White. Peggy spent her childhood in Osawatomie, Kansas. She graduated from Osawatomie High School and attended the University of Kansas. Peggy married Clyde Mathis on February 14, 1959. They lived in the Paola area during their 59 years of marriage. She was employed for many years at Citizens State Bank. Peggy was a member of First Baptist Church in Paola, where she was active in Circle. Peggy enjoyed participating in church activities, cooking for her grandkids, volunteering at the animal shelter, gardening, and watching sports. She loved her family and cheering for her Jayhawks! She is survived by her husband, Clyde Mathis; children, Nancy Mathis of Leawood, KS, Brent and Emily Mathis of Ottawa, KS; grandchildren, Ashley and Chris Graves of Henderson, NV, Erika and Blake Kelly of Washington, DC; brother, Larry White of Osawatomie, KS. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels America (https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/take-action/give) and First Baptist Church of Paola. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories on Peggy's Tribute Wall.