Peggy June Ogle Harris, 78, of Phillipsburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Springfield.
She was born Dec. 8, 1942, in Savanna, Okla. to Arthur and Agnes Garrett Walston.
On July 13, 2013, she married Tommy R. Harris.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Jim Sullivan; second husband Burlin Ogle; sister Ruby Sullens; brothers Kelton and Don Walston, and daughter-in-law, Marie Sullivan.
Peggy worked at the PX at Fort Leonard Wood for several years. Later, with her husband Burlin, she owned and operated Ozark Auto Upholstery Shop. She enjoyed going to the casino, fishing and hunting. She was an excellent shot. She stayed at home with her children as they were growing up, and later enjoyed watching her great-grandchildren play any of their sports. She was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 2557 in Lebanon. More than anything, she loved time spent with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Tommy R. Harris, of the home; children, James Roy Sullivan and significant other Erma Henson of Richland and Liesa Alexander and husband Steve of Lebanon; grandchildren, Ricky Alexander and wife Michelle, Cody Alexander and wife Misty, Eli Sullivan and wife Candace, and Chase Sullivan and wife Kelsey; great grandchildren, Danielle Payne and husband Vinnie, Dakota Chastain, Makayah Alexander, Avery Hicks, Tyler Swalley, Kayle and Joshua Alexander, and Corey Williams; great-great grandchildren: Emery and Dayton Payne, Blake and Garrison Sullivan, and Scarlett and Scotlyn Harris; brother, Bill Walston and wife Lan of Garden City, Calif.; sister, Sondra Greene and husband Butch of Lebanon; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
A Celebration of Life for Peggy June Ogle Harris will be held at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery at a later date. At her request, her body is to be cremated under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. Memorials have been suggested to Crossroads Cemetery. Sign guest book at www.shadelscolonialchapel.com.
