She was a retired elementary school teacher and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Monticello. She was a 1947 graduate of Monticello High School before obtaining her B.S. Degree in Elementary Education from Arkansas A&M University (now UAM). Mrs. Peggy loved to entertain family and friends, especially on holidays and special occasions. She was an excellent cook who would spend hours preparing the perfect meal for her guests. She loved her coffee and being around children. Anybody that knew her knows that she was a sharp dresser with hair and nails always immaculate. She also loved to travel and go shopping however, her greatest love was spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her first cousins, Eddie Eubanks and wife Leona of the Valley community and Sue Hickam of Monticello; her second cousins, Von Eubanks and wife Terri of Missouri, Cindy Dearman and husband Chuck of Monticello, Kim Eubanks of the Valley community, Mark Eubanks and wife Barbie of the Valley community, Darren Eubanks and wife Janine of the Valley community, Jeff Eubanks and wife Brenda of Magnolia, Tammy Fulgam and husband Donald of Itta Bena, MS, Clark Hickam and wife Sharon of Monticello and Stacy Belgard and husband Jimmy of Deville, LA; along with numerous third and fourth cousins, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Peggy's family would like to issue a special "thank you" to the management and staff of Grand Manor Assisted Living for the excellent care given to her and for giving her joy and laughter in her later years. Also to the staff of Belleview Nursing Home for the quality care given to her and last, but certainly not least, to her wonderful caregivers who were at her beckoned call, Arlisha, Pam, Vernell, Kim and Sharon. May God bless each of you.
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be a private family viewing Friday, April 24, 2020 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home and burial will take place in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in West Helena. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Monticello, 317 S. Main, Monticello, AR 71655, the American Cancer Society, P O Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205.
Condolences(16)
John Kalb Larkin Jr.
Clarksville, TN Thursday, April 30, 2020 Aunt Peggy you left me with great memories form the summers that I spent with you when I was younger. You will be missed.Love Johnny.
Jennifer Koen Jaszczak
Fort Rucker, AL Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Ms. Kalb was my elementary school teacher and I adored her. She was such a kind and loving person and a fabulous teacher. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My prayers are with her family.GAIL HOOKER
Monticello, AR Monday, April 27, 2020 So Sorry for your loss. Ms. Peggy was a wonderful person. She will truly be missed.Karen Brown
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 25, 2020 Cindy and Chuck, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Pat Alpe
Hot Springs, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 Ms. Peggy was a beautiful lady who was just like family to us. She will be greatly missed by all of us.Marilyn James
, TX Friday, April 24, 2020 Peggy was a sweet lady! Prayers for her family and friends.Lynda Hood
Monticello, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 Cindy, So sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you. Love youLuther Mitchell
Helena, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 I remember Mrs. Kalb very fondly.She was one of my favorite teachers and a grand lady.
She will be greatly missed by everyone who ever knew her.
Stephenie “Cookie” Cooke
Barton, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 I loved Mrs Kalb as an elementary student! She was a wonderful, kind, and inspiring teacher.My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of her. She truly was an angel! RIP Mrs Peggy.
Teresa boyd
Hot springs village, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 So sorry.. mrs kale taught my now grown children in kindergarten. They all loved her. A great teacher and a great woman,,,Karen Schwantz
LEXA, AR Friday, April 24, 2020 This dear sweet lady was a wonderful teacher to so many of us at DeSoto School in West Helena. I am honored to have been her student, her friend, and her colleague. So many wonderful memories over the years with her. She will be missed but never forgotten.Donna McKinney Taylor
Warren, AR Thursday, April 23, 2020 Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Peggy. I know how much you loved her and she loved you. Prayers during this time of loss and the coming days. Love you.June White
Fayetteville, AR Thursday, April 23, 2020 I have sooo many memories that include Peggy. She was a very good and loyal friendMarty Ellis
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 23, 2020 Dear Family & Friends, prayers for you during this sad time. Peggy was a Sweet and Grand Lady. She always had such a zest for life. She was my neighbor but for a short time, but I loved her right away and she loved me. We spent a many an evening together and always enjoyed our time together. RIP Peggy, My Dear Friend. MartySissy Berryman
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 23, 2020 So sorry for your loss, Ms.Peggy was a sweet lady.Sandra Wright
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 23, 2020 I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Ms. Peggy several years ago. She was a pleasure.Such a pretty lady always dressed to perfection.
So thankful I had the opportunity to know such a lady.