Marlene Diana Petz Peyton, 81, of Denton, TX, passed away Thursday September 10, 2015 at home surrounded by love, after a long illness. She was born January 10, 1934 in Banta, CA.
Marlene was preceded in death by her late husband, Leland Peyton in 1999. She is survived by her brother, Leroy Petz, Sr. and wife Sue of Tracy, CA, her son, Tony Peyton and wife Niki of Denton, her daughter, Lynn Peyton Endicott and Rusty Grimes of Denton, two granddaughters, Amanda Gutknecht and husband Zach, Jennifer Peyton, one grandson, Christopher Endicott, and one great-granddaughter, Harper Gutknecht. She is also survived by three nephews, Leroy Petz, Jr., Charles Petz, and Craig Petz and niece, Sharon Petz as well as many great nieces and nephews.
A private service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 2:00 PM to celebrate her life. Condolences can be sent to Lynn Peyton Endicott at 1420 Cromwell Dr., Denton, TX or to Tony Peyton at 3801 Harvest Glen Dr., Denton, TX.