Mary Margaret (Peggy) Harvey, of Dunwoody, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother passed away peacefully on June 5th, 2010 at the home she shared with her devoted husband Gary Howard Harvey Jr. for so many wonderful years. Daughter of Dr. William Henry Galvin and Alberta Crosby Galvin, born on December 11, 1942 on Long Island, New York she grew up with her brothers William Crosby Galvin and James Patrick Galvin in Atlanta and graduated from St Pius High School and later attended Emory University where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. She promptly moved to Charleston, South Carolina and began teaching and awaiting her high school sweetheart's graduation from the The Citadel in the summer of 1964. They were married one week later at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. She is survived, well-loved, and eternally remembered by her children, Gary Howard Harvey III, William Christopher and Cathy Harvey, Julie Harvey Adams and husband Michael Adams, and Patrick David Harvey, her four granddaughters and six grandsons as well as many others that met her and were touched by her infinite peace, kindness, and humility. Her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis came in 1975 and altered the course and the lives of her family. She persisted in living her life, raising her children, and demonstrating that life is what you do with the blessings and challenges placed before you. Her volunteer work at Egleston's Children's Hospital for many years after is a shining of example of her spirit and concern for others. Visitation will be held Monday evening at A.S. Turner & Sons, 2773 North Decatur Road from 5pm-8pm with a Rosary Service at 7pm. Funeral Mass will occur Tuesday 11AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Decatur. Entombment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family will appreciate donations to the MS Center of Atlanta at 3200 Downwood Circle, Atlanta 30327. A. S. Turner & Sons
