May 29, 1947---Nov 16, 2020

Margaret "Peggy" JoAnne Longstaff, 73, Kansas City, KS, died Monday, November 16, at St. Luke's North Hospital. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Kansas City, KS.  Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 2900 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS.
     Peggy was born May 29, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, but spent most of her childhood in Wichita KS.  She had lived in the Kansas City area since 1977.  She had been an English teacher in Western Kansas and was then the Director of Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, KS, from 1985-2005.  Peggy had been the Head of the PTA for the Kansas City, KS USD 500 School District.  Peggy is survived by her husband of 49 years, Keith, children, Andrea (Phillip) Lewis, Christopher (Amie) Longstaff, Jennifer (Mike) Wilson, Alexis (Gary) Salmans, sister, Marcia (Dan) Richie, brother, Joe Ward and 9 grandchildren (Cooper, Flynn, Trenton, Tyler, Taylor, Eric, Gabrielle, Garron, and Grayson).



Condolences

Janet Dillman Nov 18, 2020

Friend ,Kansas City ,Kansas

My sympathies to Keith and all the family members. I knew Peggy from our card making group. I will miss her dearly, her beautiful smile and her kindness to all.

Harold B Frye Nov 18, 2020

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Keith and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Peggy. She was always a kind and gentle person. I will recall the memories of the care she showed for my sons.

Susan Robare Nov 18, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of working with Peggy on the Christian Ed committee and teaching Sunday School at First. Presbyterian. She will be missed by many.

Jim Thornton Nov 19, 2020

Friend ,Prairie Village ,Kansas

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Longstaff family. Peggy was a great parent leader at Roosevelt Elementary School and for the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools. She was a joy to know and and my honor to work with.

Jeanine Albanese Nov 19, 2020

friend ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Peggy was much respected and admired by all her family and friends...someone so special loving & creative... she taught me much about Creative Card making... sending loving healing prayers of comfort to Keith and family... may her soul rest in peace.

Judymullen Nov 19, 2020

Friend ,Liberty ,Missouri

I’m very sorry to hear of Peggy’s death. She was always gentle,kind and loving. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Judymullen

Nancy Bessent Nov 19, 2020

Friend ,Kansas City ,Kansas

Peggy was my Christian mentor. She was a true follower of Christ. She always looked for the best in people and served her church and community with love. I will miss her smile and generosity. She was always there to help with kind words of encouragement.

Walt and Laura Baughman Nov 20, 2020

Church friends ,KANSAS CITY ,Missouri

Peace to your family at this time.

Renee Carpenter Nov 22, 2020

What a great woman that will be greatly missed.

Michael Dolman Dec 15, 2020

Friend of Keith ,San Francisco ,California

My deepest sympathies to Keith and his family. I worked with Keith at Harmon High School in the 80s. Hoping he and his family will find comfort in Peggy's memory. Mike Dolman San, Francisco, CA

Services

Event:
Graveside Service
Location:
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens
Address:
701 N. 94th St.
City:
Kansas City
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66112
Date:
Nov 20, 2020
Time:
2:00 PM
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