Peggy D. McWhorter

Canton – Peggy D. McWhorter, 84, of Canton, passed away at 9:45 pm, Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton.  She was born on December 2, 1931 in Canton to Arthur D. and Ethel B. (Murphy) Pollitt.
Peggy married Irrie L. McWhorter on October 15, 1976 in Canton.  He preceded her in death on August 18, 2012.
Surviving are three children; Marla (Mark) Reneau of Canton, Kelly (Ed) Elson of Canton and Kimberly (John) Harms of Cullum, IL, two sisters, Marilyn Henderson of Canton, Judith Oliver of Canton, six grandchildren, Amy (Tyson) Smith, Mandy (Brett) Sipe, Nikki (Kevin) Briggs, Shane McWhorter, Devin McWhorter, Eddie Joe Elson and three great grandchildren Katie and Jake Smith and Kayden McWhorter.
Also preceding her in death are five bothers; Charles Pollitt, Wallace Pollitt, Arthur Pollitt, William Pollitt, infant brother Robert and three sisters, Melba Kumer, Penelope Wolf and Betty Bayless and one grandson Troy.
Peggy worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Company for 35 years, retiring in 1986.  She was a member of First Christian Church in Canton and its Christian Women’s Fellowship.  She was also lifetime member of Telephone Pioneers and an avid St Louis Cardinals fan.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at 11am, at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with a visitation one hour prior at the funeral home.
Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.  Memorials can be made to First Christian Church, Canton Little Giants Booster Club or St. Jude’s..
To view Peggy’s video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com