Peggy Sue Tabor

Peggy Tabor, a devoted wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the age of 92. She was a true embodiment of strength and resilience, a steadfast pillar of support for her military husband and a beacon of love for her children and community.

On February 26, 1933, Ernest and Ruby (Saffel) O’Neal welcomed a baby girl to their family named Peggy Sue. Peggy was one of six children born to the O’Neal family. Peggy received her formal education from Rule High School, graduating in 1951. On April 7, 1952, Peggy married her soul mate, Jack Tabor, in Lubbock, Texas, a union that would be blessed with five children: Vanessa, Karen, James, William and Carol. The Tabor Family’s life embarked on a military career as they followed Jack in his career with the Army.

As a military wife Peggy bravely navigated the challenges and joys of military life, always with grace and unwavering support. She moved with her husband Jack across the country, making new homes and forging lasting friendships wherever they went. She was a loving wife, mother, Maw Maw and/or Grandma and always had a warm smile and open door for new neighbors. Peggy was devoted to her home life, household activities, and family. She was exemplary in her skills as a cook, crafter, quilter, and making the stain glass windows for the Sagerton Methodist Church. She cherished free time to read, sing and care for animals. Following a 39-year military career, Jack and Peggy retired and returned to Sagerton, TX on November 30, 1993, to retire and enjoy life in the country.

Family and Legacy: Peggy is survived by her beloved husband, Jack; her children, daughter and son-in-law, Vanessa and Larry Griffin of Paint Creek, TX, daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Greg Carroll of Culloden WV; son, James Tabor of Austin, TX; daughter-in-law, Denise Tabor of Leander, TX; and her grandchildren, Annaleah Newman, Amberly Tabor, Miranda Tabor, Hunter Griffin, and Hawkeye Griffin; 2 sisters, Jean Johnston or Lubbock, TX and Ann Williams of San Marcus, TX; one brother, Bobby O’Neal of San Angelo, TX and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Ruby O’Neal, 1 son, William Clark Tabor, 1 daughter, Jacqueline Carol Tabor 1 sister Doris Barnard, and a grandson, Aaron Newman. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Celebration of Life: A memorial service to celebrate Peggy's life will be held at the Sagerton Methodist Church on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Stephanie Gilkey officiating. Services are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home, 807 Columbia, Stamford, TX.

The family requests donations be made to the Sagerton Methodist Church, % Jimmy New, 727 CR 447, Sagerton, TX 79548.

Condolences and memories can be shared with the family at www.tankersleyfuneralhome.com.