Peggy Lou (Gilbert) Townley passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, in her beloved hometown of Cyril, Okla. Peggy was a beacon of love, kindness, and unwavering faith, and her life is a testament to the enduring strength of family and community. Born on March 29, 1931, in Cyril, Peggy was the daughter of Snowden and Lutabel (Hanks) Gilbert.
She grew up surrounded by the values of hard work and deep faith, which she carried with her throughout her life. Peggy graduated from Elgin High School in 1950, an accomplishment that paved the way for her many contributions to the communities she touched. In 1951, Peggy married the love of her life, Charles Lee Townley, at the First Baptist Church in Cache, Okla.
, beginning a remarkable journey together that spanned 73 beautiful years. Their union was blessed with a loving family, and Peggy dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for them. Peggy's career was as diverse as it was impactful.
She served the students at Cyril School Cafeteria with warmth and care, provided quality service at Montgomery Wards and the Melody Shop in Wichita Falls, and delighted many with her culinary talents at Chicken Dinner in Medicine Park. Her work ethic and dedication were evident in every role she undertook. Peggy was preceded in death by her daughter, Baby Girl Townley; great-grandsons, Colten Burns and Edgar Hammons II; son-in-law, David Burns; her dear parents, Snowden and Lutabel Gilbert; sister, Susan (Ollie) Price; brothers, Winston (Doris) Gilbert and Joseph (Dixie) Gilbert; and brother-in-law, Thurman Bishop.
Their memories and love remained with her always, guiding her through life's joys and challenges. Peggy is survived by her husband, Charles Townley, who shared her life for over seven decades. She leaves behind a legacy of love in her children: son, Charles Gilbert Townley of Cyril; daughters, Vicki Burns of Cyril, and Toni (Craig) Burnett of Midlothian, Tex.
Peggy's grandchildren will forever remember her as a pillar of strength and love: Katrina (Chris) Dennis of Marlow, Stephanie (Chris) Webb of Cyril, Makalyn Burns of Cyril, Kristen (Brady) Jones of Weatherford, Tex., Courtney (Joseph) Snodgrass of Hunter, Okla., Nathan (Echo) Townley of Kingston, Okla.
, and Kayla (Glen) Bales of Norman. Peggy was also blessed with 15 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom brought immense joy to her life. Her sister, Snowbel Bishop of Cache, Okla.
, will miss her dearly. Graveside service for Peggy Lou Townley will be held 2 p.m.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Celestial Gardens in Cyril, Oklahoma with nephew Scott Townley officiating. Visitation will be held Monday from 12 p.m.
to 8 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral Home.
Peggy Lou Townley will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her boundless love for her family, and her remarkable ability to make everyone she met feel special. Her legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her. May she rest in eternal peace, reunited with those who went before her, and forever in the hearts of those who remain.
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