Evelyn Lucille “Peggy” Calvert, 68, of Argyle, Iowa, passed away at 4:34 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.
She was born on December 22, 1954, in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa the daughter of Willard P., Sr. and Lucille (Thompson) Garmoe. On August 9, 1975, she married Gary Calvert in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
She is survived by her husband: Gary; brother: Russell (Sabine) Garmoe of Temple, Texas; two sisters: Debra Garmoe of Fort Madison, Iowa, Cheryl Baumgart of Hockley, Texas and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: Willard, Jr.; nephew; Patrick.
Peggy served in the United States Army for ten years as a LPN. She enjoyed quilting, attending quilt shows, especially the International Quilt Show in Houston, Texas. She also enjoyed traveling.
Her body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Homes for cremation.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, Friday, August 4, 2023, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Pastor Dean Graber officiating.
Burial will be at a later date.
A memorial has been established in her memory.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
