Peggy Vee Cargill Maier, age 77, and her husband Fred Ford Maier tragically passed away together on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at their home in Holliday, Texas. The couple was just weeks away from celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary, which would have taken place on November 29, 2024.
Peggy was born on October 18, 1947, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Raif Vernon Cargill and Ethel Olena Helen Nelson Cargill.
She was known for her love of genealogy, crafting, and her involvement in various charitable activities. Peggy had a particular passion for crocheting baby hats and blankets for stillborn infants at the local hospital.
The circumstances surrounding their deaths are unclear from the available information. However, it is worth noting that Peggy's death is listed on the National Gun Violence Memorial website, which suggests that firearms may have been involved in the incident. Despite this, there is no explicit mention of arrests, suspects, or an ongoing investigation in the provided sources.
Fred and Peggy Maier were well-known members of their community. They owned a laundromat in Holliday, engaged in farming and ranching, and raised Angora and Spanish goats. The couple was deeply involved with the Wichita Falls Faith Mission and Faith Refuge for battered women and children.
A joint funeral service for Fred and Peggy Maier was scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls. The service was to be officiated by Pastor Bob McCartney of First Baptist Church and Clint Sissom of Holliday. Following the service, interment was planned at the Bowman Cemetery under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.
The Maiers are survived by their daughter Julie Sanders and her husband Jeff of Iowa Park, their son Steven Maier of Abilene, and several other family members. In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorial donations to the Wichita Falls Faith Mission, Faith Refuge.
The sudden and simultaneous loss of Fred and Peggy Maier has undoubtedly left a significant impact on their family, friends, and the Holliday community. Their shared passion for helping others and their strong faith were evident in the way they lived their lives and will be remembered by those who knew them.
