Asher, Peggy Gassaway Whitt, 89, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013. Peggy was born September 19, 1924, Coalgate, OK to P.L. and Lillian (Fooshee) Gassaway. Peggy received her bachelor?s degree from East Central University and her master?s from Oklahoma State University. She taught Journalism and business in Shidler Publc Schools and at Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, OK. For many years Peggy and her first husband, Marcus were very active in the First Methodist Church of Shidler, OK and the community. Her husband Marcus died in 2002 and Peggy married Tipton Asher in 2003.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Tipton, her sons and daughters in law: Marcus Burns Whitt II and his wife, Pam, Edmond, OK.; Jim Whitt and his wife, Sondra, Tulsa, OK.; Step-son Richard Asher and his wife Barbara, Alaska. Grandchildren: Aaron Whitt, Sarah Whitt, Marcus Burns Whitt III and Evan Whitt. Great grandchild: Elijah Whitt. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Marcus Burns Whitt and 2 sons: Robert Patrick Burns, (1956) and John Gassaway Whitt (1978).

In lieu of flowers friends may donate to Clarehouse Hospice Facility, 7617 South Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK ( www.clarehouse.org ). Memorial service 10:30 a.m., Thursday, October 10, 2013, Oklahoma Methodist Manor Holliman Living Area, 4134 East 31st Ct., Tulsa, OK 74135. Moore?s Southlawn Chapel, 918-663-2233.