Peggy Evelyn Carter

Peggy “Bubbles” Carter, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2018. She was born on September 14, 1932, in Nashville, Tennessee to Sina Evelyn and Thurman Floyd Brooks. She was a graduate of Goodlettsville High School. After graduation, she crossed picket lines to work for the local phone company. In 1955, Peggy’s feisty personality landed her one of her favorite jobs - as a flight attendant for American Airlines. It was then that she met the love of her life, Chuck “ Duke” Carter. They married in 1956 and Peggy, no longer being single, had to give up her position with American Airlines and become a member of the Kiwi Club (birds that do not fly). Peggy always said she wasn’t born in Texas, but got here as soon as she could. Peggy and Chuck lived happily together for 53 years, mostly in Texas, with detours to Florida and suburban Chicago. Peggy and Chuck led youth group at Highlands Christian Church while living in Dallas and were members of and served at Glenview Community Church in the Chicago area. While in Chicago, Peggy worked in cosmetic sales for Neiman Marcus, where she made many fun friends. After retirement, Peggy and Chuck moved into the Glen Lakes community in Dallas. They were members of Northway Christian Church where they enjoyed supporting missions. They enjoyed traveling the world together. Peggy is survived by two daughters, Kelli Knight of Austin, Texas and Kerri Daly and her husband Kieran of Mobile, Alabama; six grandchildren and their spouses, Rachel Knight, Kira Dean and her husband, David, Chris Knight, Kaci Daly, Jack Daly and his wife Ashley, Jami Daly and his wife Hillary; a brother Thurman Brooks, Jr (Little Man) and his son, Thurman Thomas; cousin Paula Wilbourn and her husband, Brooks, and various family members, cousins and friends. Peggy was blessed with meeting the second love of her life, Don Gandy, while on a Hawaiian cruise in 2015. Don was a constant source of love, affection and encouragement to Peggy until the day she died. A memorial service and reception will be held on Friday, February 23, at 9:00 am at Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home on Northwest Highway.

In lieu of flowers the family wishes contributions to be made to The Refuge for DMST either at www.therefugeaustin.org or PO box 90804 Austin 78709-0804