Phyllis Jean Farr Peak, 90, of Rushville died at 8:15 a.m. May 8, 2024, at The Arbors in Quincy.Phyllis Jean Farr Peak, 90, of Rushville died at 8:15 a.m. May 8, 2024, at The Arbors in Quincy.
She was born July 8, 1933, in McDonough County, a daughter of Robert Marshall and Helen Frances Justus Farr. She married Jack Fred Peak on June 13, 1951, in Astoria. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2010.
She also was preceded in death by one sister, Marian Hoffman.
Surviving are six children, Brenda Shelts of Camden, Brian (and Stacy) Peak of Quincy, Stephanie (and Tim) Briney, Lori (and Gareld) Ruth and Angie (and Mike, Jr.) Dyche, all of Rushville, and Stacie Kuta of St. Charles, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Her family resided in Vermont until she was age 4. They then moved to a farm in Fulton County, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse, named Farr School, for six years. They then moved to Astoria where she attended and graduated from Astoria High School.
She was a member of Camden Methodist Church, 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member and past president of Rushville Business and Professional Women.
She was a legal secretary for Richard Stephens, attorney, in Macomb for seven years. She retired in 2015 after working for Charles A. Burton in Rushville.
Services were held Sunday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Pastor Charla Meyers officiating. Burial was in the Rushville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Rushville Public Library or Snacks for Students in Rushville.
Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.