Peggy Jeanette Emmons

Peggy Carden Emmons ("Maw-Maw") died September 21, 2019 in Stockbridge, Georgia, at the age of 85.
Peggy is survived by her son Charles Emmons (Diana) of Watkinsville, granddaughters Sarah Chancey (Chris) of Atlanta, and Lydia Minear (Scott) of Kennesaw, great-grandsons Boaz Chancey and Rory Minear, Daughter-in-law Debbie Emmons of Conyers, and longtime friend and caregiver Avary Bales. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Garland William Emmons, Jr., son Rev. A.Scott Emmons, sisters Johnnie Saunders and JoAnn Fiorini, and brothers Dan and Riley (Bud) Carden.
Peggy was born on October 13, 1933 in Seale, Alabama to Judge Dan Carden Sr. and Annie Pearl Williamson. She married Garland William (Bill) Emmons Jr. in 1956. After moving to Atlanta, Peggy began working for the Atlanta Medical Center, where she was a radiology technician.
A celebration of life is scheduled for October 5, 2019. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. with service following at A.S. Turner Funeral Home in Decatur, Ga.. Dr. Andy Smith will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Peggy's life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org).