Bailey
Peggy Ann Whisman-Bailey, 79, of Madill, Okla. went to heaven on December 12, 2022, in Ardmore, Okla. after a long illness.
She was born in Ardmore on May 15, 1943, to the late Alvin Whisman and Essie LeeWallisWhisman.Peggylatermovedto Madill where she attended Madill Public Schools. In 1980, she met and later married Bill Bailey of Ardmore.
Peggy was employed with Dr. Hock’s office in Kingston, Okla., Madill Pants Factory, and later with Uniroyal Tire Company of Ardmore where she later retired. She enjoyed sewing, shopping, cultivating her plants, visiting with friends, and spending time with family.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Alvin Whisman and Essie Lee Wallis Whisman; husband Charles Thomason; and daughter Pamela Ward.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Bailey of the home; daughters, Carri Russell of Madill, Okla., Charla LeAnn Thomason-Zink and husband Robert of Madill, Okla; Linda Woolmer and husband Patrick of Stovall, NC; Patricia “Petey” Knight and husband Jacob of Mannsville, Okla.; sons, William H. Bailey and wife Sharon of Garland, Texas, Jim Bailey and wife Danielle of Ardmore, Okla,; son in law, Larry Ward of Madill, Okla.; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation was held Friday, December 16, 2022 at the Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral service was Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill, Okla. Trace Jones officiated the service. Interment was at the WoodberryForest Cemetery in Madill, Okla. Services were under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com.
Casket Bearers were Michael Apala, Charlie Sandefur, Aaron Knight, Justin Bailey, Matt Johnson, amd John Bodine.
Honorary Bearers werePatrick Woolmer, William Bailey, Jim Bailey, Jacob Knight, Larry Ward, and Robert Zink.