Peggy A. Herron, age 82, of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at her home.
Peggy was born July 21, 1937, in Fayetteville, TN, to Lemuel H. George and Mildred George (Pitts). She received Master Degrees in English and Music from Murray State. Peggy retired in 1990 after teaching English for 23 years at Mt. Vernon High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 23 years and she was instrumental in founding the gardening around the Mt. Vernon courthouse. She enjoyed volunteering her time at the library.
Peggy is survived by her husband, William Jerry Herron; son, Troy Herron (Linda Reuber); daughter, Mary Ann Henderson; brother, Tom George and many nieces and nephews.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral Services and Burial will be private.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Paula Goodman and all the other caretakers for their special care.
Arrangements are being handled by BOONE FUNERAL HOME EAST CHAPEL – A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net
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