Peggy Ann Mason, age 65, resident of Uniontown, KS passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born October 27, 1959, in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Delbert and Virginia Axline Toumberlin. She graduated from Pomona High School. Peggy married Jim Mason on May 28, 1977, in Ottawa. In addition to raising three girls of her own, Peggy babysat for numerous children of Uniontown school teachers. She never met a child she didn’t love and want to care for. She was commonly referred to as “Grandma Peggy” by the kids she knew and loved. Her “kids” never lacked snacks or any school supplies as she stocked an ample surplus.
Peggy later worked as a Para-Professional at the school, and at Walmart in Fort Scott. She enjoyed crocheting, crafting, and sewing, including her famous “Ra ly Pickles.” She was a wonderful coach’s wife, often cooking her specialty beef and noodles for film sessions. Peggy loved to make others laugh.
Survivors include her husband, Jim; three daughters, Carrie O’Brien, Uniontown, Heather Palmer (Brandon), Kincaid, KS, and Jamie Jones (Shawn), Pittsburg, KS; 11 grandchildren, Gavin, Mason, Taryn, Lane, Colton, Hunter, Jaxon, Charles, Madison, Collin, Carter, and one more on the way; one great grandchild, Gio, and one more on the way; a brother, Richard Toumberlin (Sherry), South Dakota; three sisters, Neita Marvin (Rick), Ottawa, KS, Reita Welton (Roy), Ottawa, KS, and Cindy Be l (Lance), Joplin, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Teddy Toumberlin; a sister and best friend, Linda Fowler; and her parents.
There was cremation. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM Saturday, December 14th, at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Graveside services will follow in the Uniontown Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Mt. Carmel Hospice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online at cheneywitt.com.
