Peggy Dean Hogan

Peggy Dean Hogan, 91, of Commerce passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Peggy was born in Redwater, Texas, on February 7 , 1925, to Doni Goza Taylor and Sidney Gorman Taylor. She attended school in Redwater and graduated at the age of 16. She attended East Texas Teachers College in Commerce and graduated at the age of 19 with a degree in Home Economics and Chemistry. She married George Patrick Hogan in 1958.

She started teaching in Liberty Eylau, Texas. Peggy taught in Fannindel ISD and East Texas State University. She was the Home Economics teacher and High School Counselor at Commerce ISD. She formed Tri-County Special Education Cooperative in 1971 and served as Director of Special Education working with 11 Districts until she retired in January 1990 with 44 years experience . Peggy was one of only 3 Directors of Special Education in Texas when the Tri-County Coop was formed. She earned a bachelor degree and two master degrees from East Texas State University.

Peggy loved to dance and was an avid volleyball player. After her retirement, she did extensive traveling to Israel and all over the United States.

She is survived by her 3 daughters: Sharon Parrish Ash and husband David, Carla Clinton and Cathy Denton and husband Danny, sister Jenny Taylor Moore and husband Bryant; her nephew, John Moore and wife Kelly; her grandchildren: Amy Calhoun and husband Jeremie, Daniel Wade Denton and wife Stephonie; and, her great-grandchildren: Ethan Denton, Allie Denton, Stella Denton, Jaicey Rich and Adeline Calhoun.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Pat Hogan; her brother, Murray Taylor; her sister-in-law, Emma Jean Taylor; and, her nephews: Bruce Moore and Jo Brent Moore.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home of Commerce.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Commerce with Rev. Krista Rasco officiating.

Serving as pallbearers are Fred Blohm, Jim Peek, Danny Shepphard, Mike Cardwell, Dick King and Mike King.

Committal services will be held on Friday, April 15, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. at Redwater Cemetery in Maud, Texas.