Mrs. Peggy J. Dean

March 8, 1936 - June 16, 2016

GROVETOWN, Ga. – Mrs. Peggy J. Dean from Jackson, MS, died peacefully in her home on June 16, 2016. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Prior to her passing, she was surrounded by her large immediate and extended family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Grove First Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Eckles officiating. Burial will follow in Bellevue Memorial Gardens. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, CMSgt. Tonie H. Dean, USAF Retired ; two sons, Lt Col Jerry Dean, USAF Retired( Paula Whitmire Dean) and Johnny Dean, MBA ; two brothers, Watts Johnson (Jane) and Robert Johnson (Marcy) ; four sisters; Gail Furr(Carl Ray) , Gloria Marble(Charles), Mary Cowen(Gerald) and Billie Sheppard(Ken) ; six grandchildren, Lanina Dodson, Christina Daniels, Jeri Ann Beckworth, Sara Barry, Thomas Dean and Kevin Dean and twelve great grandchildren. Mrs. Dean is preceded in death by her father, Robert Johnson and mother, Dora Johnson; brother, Dan Johnson; brother- in- law, Charles Marble; nephew, Nicholas Marble; sister-in-law, Jane Johnson; and very recently nephew, Carl Ray Furr Jr. The things Peggy enjoyed most were being a mother, grandmother, spending quality time with family and friends along with traveling the world as a U.S. Air Force wife. Despite her tiny frame, she was a spit fire, tough as nails, and was loved and adored by those who knew her. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grove First Baptist Church Building Campaign, 108 W. Robinson Ave., Grovetown, GA. 30813. The family will receive friends at Grove First Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 from 10:00 AM until service time.