Peggy Sue Kacir

Peggy Sue Kacir, a woman of unwavering faith, boundless generosity, and remarkable resilience, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 91 - though her true age was 94. 

Peggy was born on February 21, 1933, in Inchon, Korea, to her loving parents, Paek Soon Kim and Hyun Man Kim. A devoted Christian, Peggy converted from Buddhism and played a pivotal role in establishing the Korean community at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Killeen, TX. Over the course of her life, she found joy in learning languages, practicing and teaching Ikebana – the Japanese art of flower arrangement, and volunteering at the Haltom City Senior Center for ~20 years 5 days a week until she finally retired and became an active participant.

She lived a life filled with adventure, traveling to Asia Pacific and Rome, Italy, always enriching her understanding of the world. Peggy married her loving husband, Francis John Kacir, on May 20th, in 1960. 

Throughout her life she was a hard worker, she worked KP (“kitchen police” or “kitchen patrol”) under the kitchen staff assigned to junior U.S. enlisted military personnel at various Army Mess Hall’s - where her husband was stationed at. She was recognized many times throughout her career as an outstanding employee working her way up to a shift leader. This would later help her establish herself as a successful small business owner with both Peggy’s Fashions in Killeen, TX and Sunshine Restaurant in Harker Heights, TX.

Peggy valued family above all, and lived near her son, Steven A. Kacir, and his family up to the day of her passing. Known as a cherished grandmother of 4 and a great grandmother of 3, Peggy greatly enjoyed attending all of the family get-togethers, school graduations through college in addition to numerous sporting events, dance recitals and birthdays.

Peggy is preceded in death by her husband; Francis J. Kacir, her mother Paek Soon Kim and father Hyun Man Kim; her sister Ok Soon Kim and brother Kwang Un Kim.

Her indomitable spirit and compassionate nature touched the lives of many. Peggy Sue Kacir will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She is survived by her son Steven A. Kacir and daughter-in-law Johna N. Kacir of Fort Worth, TX; granddaughter Magen L. Lasker, Evan Pate, and great granddaughter Nora L. Lasker of Keller, TX; grandson Jacob F. Kacir, granddaughter-in-law Mia Kacir, and great grandson Johnny N. Kacir of Bulverde, TX; grandson Zachary A. Kacir, Lindsey Hayes, and great grandson Forest S. Kacir of Fort Worth, TX; grandson Lucas L. Kacir and Carley Bly of Frisco, TX.

A visitation in remembrance of Peggy’s life will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Lucas Funeral Home in Keller, TX. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Good Shepherd Catholic Community in Colleyville, TX with a rosary after, followed by her burial at 2:30 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Peggy S. Kacir’s name to the American Heart Association, in honor of the compassionate and loving spirit she embodied throughout her life. May her memory live on in the hearts of all who knew her.