Peggy Sue Eynard, 77, Jefferson City, formerly of Osage County, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City.
Prior to her passing, she lived at Heisinger Bluffs Riverview Assisted Living where she called the staff and residents there her second family.
She was born Jan. 22, 1948, to the late Buell and Marcellene (Perry) Senevey in Cole County.
Peggy was a 1966 graduate of Linn High School and later received her nursing degree through Regents College.
She was united in marriage to Robert Eynard Sept. 6, 1969, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn. He preceded her in death June 21, 2023. Together they raised their three children on the family farm in Frankenstein before moving to Jefferson City.
Peggy was a homemaker,worked for the state of Missouri for a time, owned her own ceramic shop, was an EMT and then went back to school to become a registered nurse after her children finished school. She loved being a nurse and providing care for others, showing her loving heart.
Peggy enjoyed crocheting, needlepointing, ceramics, baking, quilting and reading. She had a wonderful sense of humor that she passed along.
She was preceded in death by spouse of 53 years, Robert; parents, Buell and Marcellene; brother, Gary Senevey; brother-in-law, Lawrence “Butch” Nilges; nieces Dawn Love and Michelle Nilges and husband Wallace; and nephew Gary Love.
Peggy is survived by children, Velvet Meers and husband Jeff of Jefferson City, Rachelle Eynard and friend Mitch Ditter of Columbia and Douglas Eynard and friend Michael Paul of St. Louis; brother, Elmer Senevey and wife Jane of Linn; sisters, Pat Nilges of Linn and Sharon Schuelen and husband Carl of Wardsville; grandchildren, Abby and Grace LeCure and Jacob, Tyler, and Logan Meers; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was a passionate and loving grandma who always made time to watch her grandkids. Peggy will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., Saturday, May 31, followed by funeral services at Morton Chapel in Linn, with Rev. Samuel Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Linn Public Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center in Jefferson City.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
