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Elizabeth Ann Peyton, 90, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the English Village Manor Nursing Home in Altus. Beth was born April 16, 1919, in Blair, Oklahoma, to C.J. and Etta (Whisenant) High. She grew up in Jackson County and graduated from Blair High School. Beth later attended Oklahoma State University, known then as Oklahoma A & M, where she played basketball. Beth married Marvin Peyton and they had two children. Beth loved to work and was an accountant for the City of Altus. She also had her own business, Peyton Bookkeeping, in Altus for over thirty-five years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi in Altus for over fifty years, but in her later years, Beth became an avid OU fan. She was a very loving and giving woman to her family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marvin Peyton, a son, Johnny Charles Peyton, a daughter, Marilyn Diane Payne, three sisters, Bonnie Lowry, Lillian Osborn, and Lela Trinamin, and three brothers, Frank High, Leroy High, and William High, Beth is survived by two grandchildren, Lori Holman and husband Kevin of Clermont, Florida, and Justin Peyton and wife Kelli of Cincinnati, Ohio; seven great-grandchildren, Joshua Holman, John Holman, and Michael Holman, Emma Peyton, Jackson Peyton, Garrett Peyton, and Cooper Peyton; one sister, Ayleen Wilson, numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. The family will greet friends Monday, February 22, 2010, at Lowell-Tims Chapel from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services for Elizabeth Peyton will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, at Lowell-Tims Chapel with Justin Peyton officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com |
Elizabeth Ann Peyton
