Peggy Ann Ranney

Peggy Ranney passed away peacefully on October 31, 2026, at the age of 99.

She was born on July 31, 1927, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and one of three daughters. She was raised in Guthrie, Oklahoma, by her grandparents and her Aunt Myra, and graduated from high school there. She married James Weems in Guthrie, and later married Richard Ranney in Oklahoma on November 18, 1979.

She is survived by her son, Jerry Weems (Deborah), of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and her stepchildren, Beth Hansen of Urbandale, Iowa; Timothy Ranney (Janna) of St. Petersburg, Florida; and Jonathan Ranney (Alejandra) of Boynton Beach, Florida.

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Amy Heape (William), Kirsten Weems, and Donovan Weems; Meredith Vrchoticky (Kevin "Kenny"), Robert Hansen (Mary), and Katie Hansen (Will Turner); Andreea Ranney-Pace and Brisa Hurlocker; and David Ranney, James Ranney, and Mia Ranney. She leaves behind 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Ranney; her mother, Irene Weaver McClellan-Lively; her father, John McClellan; her sisters, Donna Beckstrom and Joan Brenner; and her grandson, Arlo Murphy.

A Celebration of Life is being held on Saturday, November 7 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Perham Living Sanford in the Community Room. She will be buried next to her husband Richard Ranney in Rose Hill Cemetery in Missouri Valley Iowa at a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers please send memorials to American Legion Auxiliary Underwood (Minnesota), the Boys & Girls Club of Perham, Quilts of Valor Foundation, or the charity of your choice.