Mar 07, 1934---Dec 23, 2025

Peggy Jo Snell, 91, of Cole Camp, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025.

Peggy was born March 7th, 1934, to Ralph and Louise (Balzer) Simpson. She lived most of her life in Kansas City, Kansas, before retiring to the Lake of the Ozarks area later in life.

She was employed for many years by the Kuluva Furniture Company in Kansas City where she developed many lasting friendships. She was married to Robert Lee Snell in 1952, to which four boys were born. They later divorced and she was married to Charles McCollum from 1978 until his death in 1988. She and Bob remarried, and they were together until his death in 2014.

She loved spending time with her family and being involved in their activities as much as she possibly could. She provided great memories for everyone, particularly her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she cherished.

She was predeceased by her first son, Bobby, in 1974, her husband Charles, her husband Bob, and her brothers Dan and Bob Simpson.

She is survived by her sister Dorothy Nicely of Overland Park, Kansas, her three sons Steven and David Snell of Gravois Mills, Missouri, and Michael Snell and his wife Tammy of Cole Camp, Missouri.

Grandchildren John Irwin (Melanie), Chris Snell (Angela), Janae Robbins (Kyle), Brianna Gipple (Nick), and Cameron Snell. Also ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29th, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Porter Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kansas with a memorial service following. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, Kansas.



Condolences

Pam Snell Dec 26, 2025

Peggy was the best mother-in-law anyone could ever have. She welcomed me and my children into their family even though my children were not biological. You would have never known that my children were not her biological grandkids. The Snell family treated my kids as if they were their own. Even though David and I aren't together anymore, she still treated me like I was still her daughter-in-law. When she was able she would still come to family gatherings for my kids and grandkids. She was always welcome and she always welcomed me for whatever was going on. She was one of a kind and she will be truly missed.

Teresa Viebrock Dec 27, 2025

It was an honor to care for Miss Peggy for the last few years and especially during her last hours. She never knew the balm she brought to my broken heart after my own mother passed in 2023. I will forever miss her sweet smile and gentle spirit, and I cherish every eye roll she sent in my direction. It won't be the same without our Peggy Jo.

Teresa Young Dec 27, 2025

Mike and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking about you all.

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
1835 Minnesota Ave
City:
Kansas City
State:
KS
Zip Code:
66102
Date:
Dec 29, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
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Event:
Memorial Service
Location:
Porter Funeral Home
Address:
1835 Minnesota Ave
City:
Kansas City
State:
KS
Zip Code:
66102
Date:
Dec 29, 2025
Time:
11:00 AM
Google Map: