Obituary of Peyton Madeline Wescott

Peyton Madeline Wescott, age 16, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. She was born August 26, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois to Matt Wescott and Michelle Anderson. Peyton is survived by her parents; brothers – Chandler Wescott (Jaci) of Tontitown, Arkansas, Grayson Wescott (Alyssa) of San Antonio, Texas, Sutton Wescott of Chicago, Illinois; and her sister, Chynna Anderson of Chicago, Illinois; nephews – Lyndon, Camden, Micah; nieces – Frankie and Annabella. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Guy and Ruth Wescott of Lake Placid, New York; and maternal grandparents, Walter Koh and Evelyn Primus of Sabah, Malaysia. Peyton attended St. Agnes Catholic School and participated in basketball, volleyball, track, Girls on the Run, and Scholastic Bowl. She was a junior at Springfield High School at the time of her passing. Peyton was deeply loved by friends and family who saw the kindness and sensitivity behind her eyes. She was a loving, compassionate, and caring person with a beautiful smile who loved listening to music, and art painting. In honoring Peyton's life, her family wishes to acknowledge the importance of mental health. Behind even the brightest smiles can be unseen struggles, and it is a reminder to care deeply for one another and to seek help when needed. Visitation Hours were held at Butler Funeral Home, Springfield, IL. 4pm-7pm on Monday, June 9, 2025. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Springfield, IL at 10am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. A Graveside Service will be held on June 20, 2025 at 10:00 am at St. Agnes Cemetery in Lake Placid, New York. The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid, NY is in charge of local arrangements. Please visit www.mbclarkfuneralhome.com to share a memory, upload a photograph or leave condolences to be added to the Memorial Tribute Book for the family to cherish.