Peggy Lee (Scott) Mans passed peacefully through heaven’s gates on February 15, 2022, in Satanta, Kansas. She was born December 21, 1928, in Ness County, Kansas, to Eva Maddy Scott and Ralph E. Scott. She was married in 1949 and preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Mans, in 1968. She was also preceded by her parents and siblings, Bill Scott, Bonna Todd, Evelyn Richardson, Jerry Scott, and Larry Scott.

Survivors include two sons and two daughters and their spouses: Scott Mans of Parkdale, Oregon. Linda Mans Leary and Pat Leary of Erie, Pennsylvania. Debra and Brad Fort of Ulysses, Kansas. Michael and Nora Mans of Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Peggy leaves a legacy of nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren:
Travis & Lindsay Fort and son Crawford; Jeanette Leary Pascale & Blaise Pascale and children Lillian & Everett; Joseph Leary; Jordan & Adam Castro, and sons Noah & Ellis; Carolyn Leary Gallegos & Tomas Gallegos; Patrick Leary; Joseph & Kaley Mans; Michael Mans, and Dominic Mans.

After graduating from Utica High School and Brown Mackie Business College, Peggy married in St. Louis, Missouri. The couple lived in Salina before moving to Hays, Kansas. Peggy lived in Hays for forty years and retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 1992. She moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, in 2010 and to Ulysses, Kansas, in 2017. Peggy has been “the rock” for her children. Following Joe’s death, she became a student at Fort Hays Kansas State College, stopping just short of a degree to become the executive secretary at their business department. She subsequently worked for the Hays offices of the IRS and Social Security. In retirement, Peggy worked a season at the information desk of Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park. She became one of the early Creative Memories Consultants, teaching countless others to preserve their photo memories. The albums created for her family bring tremendous pleasure. In Bella Vista she was active in St. Bernard Catholic Church, the Women’s Club, V.F.W. Auxiliary and the Photography Club. Her lifelong interests were her family, photography, fitness and travel. She was there whenever needed to help and enjoy her children and grandchildren.

Peggy’s smile could light up your day! A planner and organizer at heart, Peggy reached out to draw in so many friends over the years. She very rarely complained and her motto was “If you are feeling low, find someone to help. It will not only brighten their day, but yours as well.” She shared this Prayer of St. Francis when she saw anyone struggling:
“Do not look forward to what might happen tomorrow; The same everlasting Father who cares for you today, will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it.”
Peggy was a role model of strength, grace, thoughtfulness and kindness.

The family thanks the staff at The Legacy at Parkview and Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital,
Ulysses, Kansas and Satanta Long Term Care, Satanta, Kansas, for their loving assistance. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (https://www.macular.org/) in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Avenue, Ulysses, Kansas, 67880

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