Peggy Joyce Bybee

Peggy Joyce Bybee, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Carl Junction.

On January 15, 1932, Peggy was born to Thelma (Kellhofer) and Charles Barham. She grew up and graduated from Duenweg High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Marvin Bybee, on July 23, 1950. Together they raised four children.

Peggy was an artist and cosmetologist. To know her was to love her-she was spunky, beautiful, adventurous, loving, and creative. She spent her time teaching oil painting and enjoying her grandchildren.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Marvin Bybee; her brother, Jack Barham (Lois); sister, Ruby Millard (Bill); and one daughter, Lin Coady.

Survivors include her sons, Mike Bybee (Debra), David Bybee; daughter, Nancy Harris (Doug); seven grandchildren, Kristin Withenshaw (Brad), Ashlee Bechdoldt, Rebecca Harris (Keecie), Carson Coady (Lauren), Sara Summerlin (Seth), Chris Bybee (Eden), and Austin Bybee; eight great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jordan, Cameron, Camora, Adler, Kailee, Brooklyn, and Lincoln; her amazing caregiver, Casie Wright, and her special best friend, Jaida Wright. She will be missed by numerous family members and friends, especially her chihuahua, Sylvie.

Graveside inurnment will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Garden of Love at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin with words of comfort spoken by Minister, Howie Nunnelly.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery and Crematory, Joplin.