Peggy Sanderson 1944-2019
Margaret “Peggy” Maye Sanderson, 74, Olathe, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Westchester Village of Lenexa.
She was born April 6, 1944 in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of Clara Maye (Thompson) and William J. McConnell, Jr. She grew up in Iowa, graduated from high school in Mediapolis, Iowa, in 1962 and earned her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Iowa before earning her master’s degree from Kansas State University.
Mrs. Sanderson was an elementary teacher in Iowa, then moved to Holton where a special education teacher until retirement. She and her husband retired to Versailles, Mo.
She was a member of Eldon Church of the Nazarene, Eldon, Mo., and the Quilters Guild, Stover, Mo.
She married Glen Sanderson on Dec. 17, 1966, in Mount Vernon, Iowa. He preceded her in death, as did her parents.
Survivors include a daughter, Kristi Sanderson, Olathe; sons: Eric Sanderson and wife Monica, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Dean Sanderson; three grandchildren, Holden, Esther and Ashton; and a brother, William McConnell III, Memphis, Tenn.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, with a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Garrett Chapel at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E. Sheridan, Olathe. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Holton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries. Bruce Funeral Home of Gardner is in charge of arrangements.
