Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Peggy L. Holmes left this earth on Dec. 29, 2020, following nearly 5 years battling cancer. Her sense of humor remained in full force right up until the end as she flirted with the male nurses and harassed her daughters - threatening to haunt each of them if they got out of line. Her laughter filled the hospital and delighted all who visited her … she always wanted to leave this earth with laughter.
Peggy was born in New Madrid, Missouri in 1942. She often referred to herself as a Mississippi River Rat. She lived in Tennessee and Colorado with her family and moved to Texas after high school. She married the love of her life, Jim Holmes, in 1969 and they settled in San Marcos in 1984. Peggy loved the fashion industry and spent many years in retail management. She organized fashion shows and had her own business as a display designer - traveling all over Texas and Oklahoma to work. Her family teased her that is was amazing companies actually paid her to dress dummies. She also worked in retail at the San Marcos Premium Outlets for Adolfo and Leather Loft. Her passion for horses inspired her and Jim to build Redwood Arena where they hosted buck- outs and roping events for many years. They also built and operated The Outback Saloon where they enjoyed hosting pool tournaments, weddings, parties, and concerts. Peggy retired the businesses in 2009 and took on the role of caregiver for two of her most beloved friends, Miss Helen and Dottie, until they passed away.