Peggy Crider Obituary
Peggy Crider, age 71, of Versailles, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at her home. She was born September 23, 1953 in Seneca, Kansas, a daughter of Vester Ray and Helen Francis (Tate) Helvey.
On September 25, 1975 in Wright City, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Leonard Michael Crider. Together they shared the past forty-nine years of marriage.
Peggy was a Registered Nurse and worked at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield and later at Audrain Medical Center. She began a career with Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri which spanned many years, mainly working in the step-down unit. When the family needed extra funds, she also worked as a night charge nurse at Golden Age Living Center. Peggy always put others before her, especially her family.
She was an animal lover and raised registered Appaloosa horses. She and her husband formed an agency to track and protect the Appaloosa breed. She loved dogs, especially her mastiff and rat terriers. She could often be found enjoying a good book. Her family was most important to her.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Michael Crider of the home; three sons Danal Lee Crider of Versailles, Missouri, Bruce Edward Crider and wife Leslie of Tipton, Missouri and Dustin Wade Crider of Versailles, Missouri; three siblings, Shirley Pauk of Warrenton, Missouri, Geneva Jachvich of Columbia, Missouri and John Helvey and wife Sharon of Warrenton, Missouri and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Judy Kay Lawson.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.
