Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries

Fairfield Recorder - August 13, 2009


Peggy (Kelley) Mason  

Peggy Kelley Mason was born July 8, 1937 to George and Lena Kelley in Junction City, 
La. Her childhood years were spent there where she and her sister made great memories. 
She attended Junction City High School graduating in 1955. She began what she 
considered her greatest accomplishment when she started her family, her daughter Kelly 
and her son Greg. She made sure her Christian home was filled with love, discipline, and 
morals but mostly love. 
In 1972, she moved to Frankston where she planted her roots and considered it home. As 
her family grew she selflessly shared her life with her seven grandchildren who called her 
"Granny". Some of her dearest friends were made while working at Cox 
Communication/Sudden Link in Jacksonville where she retired after twenty years. Many 
happy hours were spent gardening, cooking, and painting. Her love for life was seen in 
her many talents. Mrs. Mason was best known for her kind and gentle nature and loving 
spirit. She accepted Christ as her savior when she was nine years old. Faithfully, she held 
her membership at First Baptist Church in Frankston for thirty seven years. 
She went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 6, 2009 in Tyler, TX. Though she 
will be missed, her family celebrated her homecoming with visitation August 7th at Autry 
Funeral Home in Frankston. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 8th at 11:00 am 
at First Baptist Church, Frankston with Rev. Darin Wood and Rev. Terry Skinner 
officiating. 
Mrs. Mason was preceded in death by her parents George and Lena Kelley. 
She is survived by daughter Kelly Black and husband Bud of Fairfield, son Greg Mason 
and wife Melissa Cooper Mason of Peachtree, Ga.; 
Grandchildren Bret Walker and wife Jenn of Houston, Julie Crocker and husband Casey 
of Amory, Ms, Lauren Black of Fairfield, Katy Boykin of Fairfield, Addison, Carter, and 
Cooper Grace Mason of Peachtree City, Ga.; 
Sister Dorothy Colvin and husband Wayne of Shreveport,La., nephews David Culpepper 
of New Orleans and Steve Culpepper of Connecticut. 
Pallbearers were Robert Tidmore, Joe Hicks, Vic Wimpee, James Owens, Mark Chalk 
and Jack Douglas. 
Honorary pallbearers were Mrs. Mason's grandsons.