Mrs. Peggy Patrick Harrell, age 84, of Athens, Georgia passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015.
A native of Winder, Georgia, she was a graduate of Winder High School and West Georgia College and was a member of Rockwell Universalist Church. She and her husband, the late L. B. "Buddy" Harrell operated a variety of businesses in Chamblee, including furniture and real estate.
Additionally, she was a business professional in several corporations including General Electric, Scientific Atlanta and 3
M Corporation. Upon their retirement, they moved to Gainesville, and upon Buddy's death, Peggy relocated to Athens where she was a dedicated volunteer for the Habitat for Humanity Restore for 13 years and known fondly as "Miss Peggy". Family and friends enjoyed her quick wit and storytelling abilities.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Harrell was preceded in death by parents, Miles and Ara House Patrick, brothers and sisters-in-law, Glenn (Belle) Patrick, Clyde (Grace) Patrick, and sisters, Julia (Ernest) Harrison, Nelle (B. F.) Fleeman, Lucille (Harry) McDonald, Frances Patrick and Betty House and nephews, Myron "Bo" Patrick and Miles McDonald.
Mrs. Harrell is survived by brother-in-law, David House, nieces and nephews, Ann Wages, Tom (Diane) Fleeman, Catherine Simmons, Elizabeth (Jim) Puckett, Mary (Ed) Ogletree, Jamie (Joe) Fincher, Jenny (Mike) Yancey, Pat (Milton) Orand, Elaine Kelley, Jeff (Diane) Patrick, Carolyn Patrick, Butch Patrick, and Don (Karen) Patrick.
She is also survived by grand nieces and grand nephews, and a host of cousins and other family and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 2:00 P. M. from the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Pride officiating. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, September 8, 2015 from 6-8 P. M. at the funeral home.
The interment will be private.
The Family requests that flowers please be omitted and memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Carter Funeral Home of Winder is in charge of arrangements where online condolences may be expressed at
www.carterfhwinder.com
