Patricia Faye Graham Peeler, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully September 14, 2025. Born on May 25, 1951, in Henderson, Texas, to Jefferson Delay Graham and Zelma Faye Thrash, she grew up in Henderson alongside her siblings, Sharon Smith, Marilyn Bright, and Jefferson Daves Graham.

Patricia dedicated many years to serving in the Henderson ISD Administration, where her exceptional kindness and dedication left an enduring impact. She married her beloved husband, William Arthur “Big Tony” Peeler, and together they raised a family built on love, laughter, and resilience.

As a devoted mother, Patricia was proud of her children: Carmen McDonnell and her husband Joe, Dusty Peeler and his fiancée Laura Hall, and the late Tony “Willie” McCallum, who preceded her in death, along with his wife Lesa McCallum. Her grandchildren, Logan McDonnell, Kennedy McDonnell, Kyle McCallum, Kody McCallum, Kason McCallum, Kaylee Roberts, Kya Peeler, Kadyn Peeler, Kol Peeler, and Kennedy Peeler, cherished her dearly. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren Hai’di Sabra Chilton, Drake McCallum, William McCallum, and Klyde McCallum, who adored her.

Those who knew Patricia will remember her for her remarkable strength, humor, and unwavering devotion to her family. She created lasting memories through her captivating storytelling, exceptional cooking, and steadfast presence as the heart of her family.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Jefferson Delay  Graham and Zelma Faye Thrash, her brother Jefferson Dave’s Graham and her son Tony “Willie” McCallum. Her family finds comfort in knowing that Patricia’s love will continue to live on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, forever remembered as the heart of her family and the soul of every gathering.