She was born Aug. 26, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois, to Matt Wescott and Michelle Anderson.

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.

Peyton is survived by her parents; brothers, Chandler Wescott (Jaci) of Tontitown, Arkansas, Grayson Wescott (Alyssa) of San Antonio, Texas, and Sutton Wescott of Chicago; sister Chynna Anderson of Chicago; nephews Lyndon, Camden and Micah; and nieces Frankie and Annabella.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Guy and Ruth Wescott of Lake Placid; and maternal grandparents, Walter Koh and Evelyn Primus of Sabah, Malaysia.

Visitation hours were held at Butler Funeral Home in Springfield from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 9.

A funeral Mass was held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Springfield at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10.

A graveside service will be held on June 20 at 10 a.m. at St. Agnes Cemetery in Lake Placid. The M. B. Clark, Inc., Funeral Home in Lake Placid 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.