Peggy Mae (Coen) McNeel, 81, of Oak Grove, Missouri, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Blue Hills Rest Home. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15th at Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO.
She was born on September 27, 1934 in Lexington, Mo. to William Leo and Geneva (Kendall) Coen. Peggy graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1952. On October 24, 1952 she married Arthur W.(Bill) McNeel, the love of her life.
Peggy and Bill raised 6 children and they were always there to support their children and loved them unconditionally. Peggy was a PTA Mom, a farmer’s wife, a carpenter helper, and anything that her husband or children needed her to be. Peggy and Bill traveled in their
5th wheel and enjoyed fishing and playing cards. They also had a place at the lake where they enjoyed their children and grandchildren most weekends all summer for years. After her husband death, she continued to travel with fiends on bus tours. She started paint classes and left all her children and grandchildren with homes filled with beautiful pictures. Peggy spent her life doing for others. She was unselfish and loving to all.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Bill McNeel in 2000, as well as her parents.
She is survived by two siblings: Carol Cameron and Bill Coen; six children: Robin (Paul) Bahner of Blue Springs, MO, Gail (Roger) Babcock of Oak Grove, MO, Mike McNeel of Independence, MO, Penny (Terry) Messina of Independence, MO, Jean (Dan) Schmidt of Blue Springs, MO, and Raymond (Teri) McNeel of Belton, MO; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to provide gift cards to the care givers at Blue Hills. They took such good care of Peggy for over a year. Not a day went by that Peggy didn’t hear “I love you” and received a kiss. They loved and will miss her as we do.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
George Taylor
2 Oct 2020I was fortunate to grow up surrounded by good people, including Peggy and her parents and siblings. We played hard but we looked out for each other too. We spent a lot of time at each other’s homes and learned from each other. Peggy was several years older than me and of course I was in awe of high schoolers when I was worried about moving up to junior high. Peggy and her sister Carol came and visited my wife Laura and I here in Hawaii and we had a great time remembering our growing up days. And now Peggy is leading the way forward again. Peggy, we’ll always appreciate your love and friendship. Rest in Peace. ~ Love, George Taylor