Peggy Underwood, RIP

[Gerry Storm]

Peggy, oh man, Peggy's gone? Peggy was real, always, no fluff, no jive, no
social posturing, just a sharp intellect and huge heart. Peggy exemplified
the combination of toughness and maternal instinct that make Texas women
special. She had true grit. She could drink and argue effectively with the
men without losing her femininity. Once she was your pal, it was permanent
and she would patiently listen to your troubles without patronizing you
which made her advice especially valuable. Lawyering was just a hobby with
Peggy, not the way she made a living. She specialized in lost, seemingly
hopeless causes that most lawyers wouldn't touch with a 10 foot pole. I knew
her for over 30 years and loved her more with each passing decade. Wish I
could talk to her one more time...
Gerry




----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Eisenstadt <michaele@ando.pair.com>
To: <austin-ghetto-list@pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 11:15 AM
Subject: Peggy Underwood, RIP


> Peggy Underwood, criminal lawyer, accountant,
> mother of Sally (now an MD) and Barton, and
> friend to so many both high and low (Townes
> van Zandt for example or Michael Tracy) died
> yesterday.
>
> She joins that illustrious roster of mythical
> Austin greats whose memory we live with and in,
> Brooks Holman for example or Billy Lee Brammer.
>
> Mike Eisenstadt
>
>