Peggy L. Kirkpatrick, 68, passed away on June 26, 2020, in her home in Kingwood, TX. Peggy was born to Ira and Armilda (Sublette) Stephens on July 20, 1951, in Dumas, TX. Peggy attended Dalhart Public Schools, where basketball was her passion. She graduated in 1969. In 1977, she met the love of her life, John, in Chickasha, OK. After spending several years in Oklahoma (in Chickasha and Rush Springs), she and her husband, John, moved to Kingwood, TX for John's career. Kingwood has been her home for 32 years. Peggy and John are members of Kingwood Second Baptist Church North.

Peggy spent many years in the mortgage business and was Vice President of Pool Mortgage in Chickasha, OK prior to her move to Kingwood. While in Kingwood, Peggy and her family became heavily involved in Kingwood First Baptist Church where Peggy became the Children's Minister for many years. Peggy loved all of God's children and she was a blessing to all that knew her.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Steve Stephens and one nephew Quentin Holt. She is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, John Kirkpatrick. One son, Shawn Duggan, of Rush Springs, OK , three daughters, Heather Denton and husband Rob, of Houston, TX , Johnna Stephens, Pam Shropshire and husband, Johnny from Chickasha, OK.

John and Peggy had the blessing of having many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Grandchildren: Lacy Gill, and husband Ryan from Kingwood, TX. Madison Verhelst, and husband Devin, Alex, Mia and Tori Denton, Johnathan Christian, Judd Stephens and Tamara Kawaykla, Tandi Carlile and husband Steve, Lindsey Ford and husband Alexander, Brooke Palmer and husband Bryce, Erika Shropshire and Dusty Venable.

Great Grands: Gabbi, Carly, Ayden, Hartley, Scarlet, John, James, Jennifer, Jason, Amber, Jordan, Taylor, Brayden, Kyle, Kingston, Boston, Brooks, Kaleb, Kyler, Kasen, Bryden, Jenna

Great Great Grands: Ensley and Aiden

Each and every grandchild was a blessing and was extra special to Peggy. Mimi (as she was known) was very special to her many grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as to her many nieces and nephews; they each held a very special place in her heart.

Peggy is survived by 4 siblings. Doris Holt, and husband Frank, of Dalhart, TX; Austin Stephens, and wife Luann, of Dalhart, TX; Kevin Stephens, and wife Dawn, of Hartley, TX; Gay Gallagher, and husband Larry of Liberal, KS.

Peggy lived a full life as a wonderful mother, wife, sister and friend. She loved to cook and enjoyed outings with her friends and family. She loved to attend bible studies and socializing with her Bunco group. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

Due to the COVID pandemic a memorial service will be planned at a later date, as well as Burial which will be in Chickasha, OK