March 24, 1933 – March 24, 2023

Mary Imogene Langley Peace, of Thayer Missouri, passed away on March 24, 2023, celebrating her 90th birthday in Heaven.

She was born to the late Roy and Myrtle Langley on March 24, 1933 at Rose Hill near Thayer MO. Imogene attended Thayer High School, and worked at Puritan Fashions Factory and Paddle & Saddle outlet in Mammoth Spring. She was a member or the Mammoth Spring First Baptist church and in later years the Thayer First Baptist church. Imogene was known for her spunk and sense of humor. She was also known for her huge heart and love of family and friends, inviting them into her home for a home-cooked meal and sharing her hand-crafted treasures, such as quilts, necklaces, or stuffed animals. She had a 40+ year collection of music boxes, which are now shared with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a diehard fan of Thayer Bobcat sports, the Cardinals, Mizzou, and Democrats.

She was married to Ray Peace in 1962 who proceeded her in death. Survivors include 2 sons: Billy Pitchford (Cindy) of Springfield, MO and Jackie Peace (Leanne) of Columbia, MO and their families. She is also survived by her adopted sister: Dorothy Meeks, daughter-in-law Sheila Smith and family, daughter-in-law Marla Smith, daughter-in-law Nora Coats-Smith and family, and adopted daughter, Gina Tucker and family, 11 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. In addition, she had several lifelong family friends, such as Nancy Ames; and multiple nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sons: Sony Smith of Buckeye AZ; Bob Smith of Thayer MO, and Keith Smith of Thayer MO, and her brother, Jack Langley.

There will be no community service, per her wishes. She chose to give the gracious gift of her body to science to further medical education. However, you can think of her fondly during this Cardinal season.

Memorial donations can be made to: Thayer Fun and Friends Sr. Center, or to Compasses Hospice, West Plains.