Peggy S. Francisco (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Peggy Sue Francisco was born March 23, 1943 in Neosho, Missouri, to Clarmore and Edith Wilte Benge. She passed away Monday, September 29, 2025 in Lebanon South Nursing and Rehab. She was eighty-two years, six months and six days of age.
Peggy grew up in Neosho and graduated from Neosho High School. Following graduation, she was married to Jack "Jackie" D. Francisco on October 22, 1961. They shared nearly sixty-four wonderful years of marriage, building a union filled with love, laughter and cherished memories.
Jackie was a military man and they made their home in many areas of the country, including Texas and California. They eventually moved to Bowling Green, Missouri before landing in Linn, Missouri. Peggy was employed at Linn High School in the cafeteria. They then located to Vandalia, Missouri before moving to Lebanon in 2000.
They became members at First Baptist Church and in the past several years, they were members of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Clarmore and Edith Benge; her daughter, Nancy Sue Frank; two brothers, John and Kenneth Benge; and her sister, Anna Eurpkin.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jackie Francisco of the home; her son, Richard Francisco and his wife Laura of Cedar Hill, Missouri; her brother, Richard Binge of Neosho, Missouri; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and her wonderful church family.
Peggy loved hosting family dinners and went above and beyond for every holiday celebration. These were her favorite times, surrounded by family. She treasured every second she had with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a beautiful mother and friend to many.
She was loved by all who knew her and there will be a great void in their hearts. Peggy truly loved Jesus. She cared about those who didn't know Him and shared the Gospel with them. Peggy was blessed to have gone on several mission trips over the years.
She was faithfully involved in her church and loved teaching Bible Study in her younger years. She exemplified her faith in every way possible. As we remember Peggy, we honor a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many through her devotion and her faith in God, her family and her church.
A memorial service will be held Friday, October 3, 2025 at 5 p.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Visitation will follow. A memorial to Integrity Hospice has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
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