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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Peggy J. Annis( July 14, 1941 - July 23, 2014 )
Peggy J. (Hampton) Annis, 73, of Monon died at 9:35 pm, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Monticello Healthcare and Assisted Living, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on July 14, 1941 in Huntsville, AL to James and Frances (Thorton) Hampton. She was a 1959 graduate of Argos High School in Argos and attended Charity School of Nursing in New Orleans, LA. While attending nursing school, Peggy met the love of her life, Larry Annis. Peggy and Larry were married in Argos at her parent's house on October 11, 1962; he survives. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Monon and charter member of the Monon Chapter, Tri Kappa Sorority where she served as an officer and was an active member. Peggy was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She and Larry moved to Monon in 1963 from Warehouse Point, CT following Larry's military service. Once in Monon, Peggy and Larry began to assist by running the family business, Annis Foodliner. They have made their home here ever since. In 1966, when Larry's brother Dave passed away, Peggy and Larry purchased the family business and in 1993, they purchased the Annis Mini-mart. Peggy spent her life supporting her husband, raising her children, and helping in the community. She enjoyed taking care of her home, loved traveling, antiquing, and gardening and was an avid collector of antique teddy bears. She is survived by her husband Larry Annis of Monon; parents, Dr. James and Frances Hampton of Naples, FL; 2 sons, Marc Annis of Monon, and Jim (wife: Jennifer) Annis of Monon; 3 grandchildren, Nathan, Lauren, and Christopher Annis of Monon; 2 brothers, David (wife: Traci) Hampton of Edmond, OK; and John (wife: Darci) Hampton of Plymouth; a sister-in-law, Julie Hampton of Plymouth; a brother-in-law, Greg (wife: Julie) Annis of Lakeville; a sister-in-law, Gloria Annis of Plymouth; several nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends, Joe and Barb Yocum. Peggy was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Mark Hampton, Michael Hampton and Dr. Stephen Hampton. Friends may call from 2 pm - 6 pm, Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Clapper Family Funeral Home in Monon. Funeral Service will be at 11 am, Monday, July 28, 2014 at Clapper Family Funeral Home in Monon with Rev. Jim Ketchen of Francesville First Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Bedford Cemetery in Monon. Memorial contributions may be given in Peggy's name to the Monticello Health Care and Assisted Living Activity Fund or to St. Elizabeth Hospice. Memories and online condolences may be given at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.
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