Mrs. Peggy M. (McCarra) Johnston

Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mrs. Peggy McCarra Johnston, age 81, of Jefferson, Georgia, who entered rest Sunday, March 24, 2024. Mrs. Johnston was born in Meridian, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Rufus and Virgie Roberts McCarra. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Pansy Mosby.

Mrs. Johnston was a retired Librarian working at the Lithia Springs Public Library for many years. 

Survivors include her husband, Jan Harold Johnston of Jefferson, GA; daughter, Christy Beth Eager and her husband Drew of Jefferson, GA ; son, Scott Johnston of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Loralai Eager and Jack Eager; two sisters, Pat Oldham and her husband Jim of Las Vegas, NV and Kathy Scarbrough of Meridian, MS; two brothers, Rufus “Sonny” McCarra and his wife Gayle of Meridian, MS and Scott McCarra of New Orleans, LA; Several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Evans Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Don McKelvey officiating. The family will receive friends after the service. Inurnment of her ashes will follow at Evans Memory Gardens. 

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia.  706-367-5467       

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