Peggy Jo (Palmer) White, 83, lifelong Texhoma resident, passed away Sunday morning, August 19, 2018 at the Bradford Village in Edmond, Oklahoma.

The daughter of Walter A. and Pauline (Weatherly) Palmer, Peggy was born November 6, 1934 in Dalhart, Texas. She attended the Texhoma School system, graduating with the Class of 1955.

Peggy began her nursing training in Dumas, Texas, receiving her LVN in 1959. She then attended Panhandle State University and trained at Northwest Texas Hospital, receiving her RN in 1973. She worked as a Public Health Nurse, Director of Nursing at the Nursing Home, worked at the clinic in Texhoma and also as a home health nurse, before retiring in 1999. She then enjoyed substitute teaching in Texhoma.

Peggy and Elmer Ray White were united in marriage on July 21, 1961 in Liberal, Kansas. Elmer preceded her in death on March 12, 2012.

In addition to her husband, Elmer, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, J.A. Palmer; and one sister, Cleda McNeal.

Survivors include her three children: Walter White and wife, Rita of Speedwell, Virginia, Dan White and wife, Sandy of West Richland, Washington and Rae White of Yukon, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, August 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at the Texhoma First Christian Church with Pastor Matt Maples and Pastor Chris Hedges officiating. Interment will follow at the Texhoma Cemetery. Services are under the care of the Bunch – Roberts Funeral Home of Guymon.

Memorials in Peggy's name can be made to the Texhoma First Christian Church or the Dean McGee Eye Institute. Memorials will be accepted at the Bunch – Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 1112, Guymon, OK 73942.

Friends can sign the online guestbook and leave condolences at www.bunchroberts.com.