Peggy M. Crane
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Peggy M. Crane

  • August 15, 1925 - April 24, 2009
  • Spiro, Oklahoma
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“Ginger, I hope you read this belated expression of sympathy. I didn't know until I was researching this site that Peggy had passed away. I'm sure you...Read More » ”
1 of 27 | Posted by: James Brown - Keota, OK

“Ginger, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of grief. Cathy (Craig) Hyman ”
2 of 27 | Posted by: Cathy (Craig) Hyman - Benton, KS

“We will all miss Ms. Peggy. I truly enjoyed getting to work with her at the chamber as well as having many memories as a child during our "tea...Read More » ”
3 of 27 | Posted by: Sunnye Gilliam - Spiro, OK

“Ginger....my heart is broken also....she was such a great lady....you two are my special people....so proud to have you as friends.....she will be...Read More » ”
4 of 27 | Posted by: Judy King Weaver - AL

“Ginger, it was w/great sadness that I read of the passing of your mom. What a wonderful mother! I was out of state or would have attended the...Read More » ”
5 of 27 | Posted by: Stacy (nee: Sewell) - Tulsa, OK

“Ms. Fisher, I am deeply sadden by the lost of you Mrs. Crane. I will always remember your grandmother and she coming to our little Tea Parties and...Read More » ”
6 of 27 | Posted by: Tammy Delt-Fillmore - Mesquite, TX

“I will miss you Ms. Peggy. Your smile, treats and snack, and especially the Chicken Spaghetti for my birthday. I know you are in a better place and...Read More » ”
7 of 27 | Posted by: Rosetta Delt - Spiro, OK

“Ginger, I am sorry for your loss. I loved your mother. Bob Brinkley ”
8 of 27 | Posted by: Bob Brinkley - Cleveland, TN

“Ginger: Let me express my condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. She was a great lady. Always came to visit with me at the...Read More » ”
9 of 27 | Posted by: JOE BOB DAWSON - WAYNE, OK

“Ginger, Your mother was so full of honor and graciousness. She was so kind and loving to my daughter, Christina. She always loved her "Blue Ladies"...Read More » ”
10 of 27 | Posted by: Deborah Owens - Spiro, OK

“Oh, Ginger.... just read your mom's Guestbook before I wrote mine, and was so similar to all the rave reviews we got about Mother that it was a hard...Read More » ”
11 of 27 | Posted by: Sharon Orr McAlvain - Stigler, OK

“Dear Ginger and Family: Your mother, Peggy, was absolutely one of my favorite people. She was always so kind and gracious to everyone. I will...Read More » ”
12 of 27 | Posted by: Sarah Redwine - Norman, OK

“Dear Ginger, Your Mom was a very special lady. She was the quintessential "good woman"! Both you and your Mom witness grace filled hospitality. ...Read More » ”
13 of 27 | Posted by: Laurie Williamson - Houston, TX

“Dear Ginger: Heaven holds a "Great Lady" tonight. Peggy has been a good friend of ours for many years.We have loved her very much.She will be...Read More » ”
14 of 27 | Posted by: Mack & Bev Avery - Spiro, OK

“Heaven holds a great lady tonight. Peggy has been a good friend of ours for many years.We have loved her very much and She will be terribly missed...Read More » ”
15 of 27 | Posted by: Mack & Bev Avery - Spiro, OK

“Ginger, I am so sorry for your loss. Peggy was a wonderful lady, whose life was full of caring and giving to others. She will be sorely missed. My...Read More » ”
16 of 27 | Posted by: Ann Shockley - Spiro, OK

“Ginger, I know that Peggy told you how to handle all of this, but I also know you are lost without her. I could write a book on all the stories that...Read More » ”
17 of 27 | Posted by: Annette - Cameron, OK

“Ginger, your Mother was such a wonderful, wonderful lady. I have lots of memories; one of my favorites was her television debut with Edna Smith. ...Read More » ”
18 of 27 | Posted by: Nancy Stout Harper - Spiro, OK

“Ginger, I'm so sorry for your loss, your Mother was such a vital member of our community, she will be missed terribly. ”
19 of 27 | Posted by: Charlotte Harper - Spiro, OK

“she was a friend to the Wright family I have memories of and her family. my prayers to her family Irby Wright FROM THE COTTON PATCH TO THE...Read More » ”
20 of 27 | Posted by: Irby Wright - Denton, TX

“Ginger, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. what a lady is was!!!! She will be missed. Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you.We love...Read More » ”
21 of 27 | Posted by: sue gamble williams - spiro, OK

“what a pleasure to know peggy. spiro and the surrounding area will always remember her. ”
22 of 27 | Posted by: grayson tobler - ft, smith, AR

“SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF PEGGYS PASSING. SHE WAS ESPECIALLY SPECIAL TO MY FAMILY BECAUSE SHE WAS A CLOSE FRIEND OF MY LATE SISTER,BETTYE. SHE WAS...Read More » ”
23 of 27 | Posted by: MARYNELLE WATKINS KIGER - OK

“Ginger, I was so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of her. Please know that my thoughts, prayers and love...Read More » ”
24 of 27 | Posted by: Judy Mahan Wise - Fort Smith, AR

“What a lady! Many fond memories of Peggy in and around Spiro. Ginger we send our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Frank and Ann...Read More » ”
25 of 27 | Posted by: Frank and Ann Howery - Stigler, OK

“Ginger, neither you nor your mom ever knew me, but as a child, I was a good friend of your daddy, Walter Dee. My daddy worked for your grandaddy...Read More » ”
26 of 27 | Posted by: Ann Wheeler - OK

“I would like to share with you the fond memories of Miss Peg. All the wonderful times we have had in the library and working on the Angel Tree and...Read More » ”
27 of 27 | Posted by: Glenda Stokes - Spiro, OK


Peggy Crane of Spiro, Oklahoma was born August 15, 1925 in the Tucker Bottoms to Boo and Nanny (Broom) Perdue. She passed away on April 24, 2009 in a Ft. Smith hospital after complications from heart surgery at the age of 83.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Ginger Fisher of the home and a host of family and friends.

She was a 1944 Spiro High School graduate and a 1948 graduate of Northeastern State Teacher's College with a degree in home economics. She immediately went to work for Muskogee County as a home demonstration agent and the 4-H sponsor. She married Walter Crane in 1950. In 1953 she gave birth to their only child, Beverly "Ginger". They then moved to her family's farm in Tucker, OK and later built a home at Twilight. Peggy, Walter and her parents operated the farm until 1972. They then moved to Crane's Roost on Gingle Mountain in Cowlington, Oklahoma. This home place was special to Peggy because it overlooked the lake. This change in life enabled Peggy to start her volunteerism. She was active in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. In the year 1983, Peggy's husband, Walter passed away and Peggy became even more active in the Spiro community. She served in the Spiro Alumni Association, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #4884, the local American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Spiro Museum, the Spiro Historical Association and the Spiro Chamber of Commerce who awarded her the lifetime achievement award in 1996. The Spiro Alumni Association dedicated their 2008 banquet to Peggy.

Peggy gave of her time, money and talents very freely. She loved to decorate the Overstreet home for the holidays, cook, organize and entertain for all her friends, family and organizations. She made sure that all the folks at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home had their birthdays celebrated with their favorite meal and dessert.