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Peggy Joyce Johnson

November 6, 1938 — May 6, 2025

Ovid

     Peggy Joyce Johnson, age 86, of Ovid, Michigan, passed away with her family by her side Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Stoneleigh Residence, Lansing, Michigan.
     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan, at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, with Pastor Kathy Leydorf-Keck officiating. Burial will take place at Middlebury Township Cemetery, Ovid, Michigan. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. prior to the funeral.
     Peggy was born in Teague, Texas on November 6, 1938, the daughter of Inez (Cox) and Charles Rodgers. She moved to Michigan when she was 7 years old and was raised in the Owosso area. On August 16, 1958, Peggy married Robert James Johnson at the West Owosso Church of Christ, Owosso, Michigan. They were married nearly twenty-eight years prior to his death on June 20, 1986.
     Peggy devoted her life to her family and friends. She was the "Neighborhood Mom" to many. She was a Girl Scout leader for 8 years. She cared about people and could talk to anyone. She loved crocheting and Channel 6.
     Peggy is survived by her daughter Connie (Gary) Kioski of Ovid, MI; her son Allen Johnson of Ovid, MI; four grandchildren: Scott (Madalyn) Kioski, Chris (Sandy Litomisky) Kioski, Kelsey (Matt) Holmes, and Avery Squires; eight great-grandchildren: Joseph, Peyton, Blake, Chloe, Charlie, June, Lexi, and Lucas; "Bonus" daughters: Charline (Mark) Thomas, Millie (George) Soto, Ruth Griffin, and Sherri Hartman; her brother Terry (Marita) Rodgers, sisters-in-law: Arlene Johnson, Suzanne Grubaugh, and Sandra Keaton; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Ronald Rodgers, and Charles Keaton; brothers-in-law: Jack Johnson, Terry (Bonnie) Johnson, Clyde (Lou) Johnson, and Charles Johnson; and niece Sandy Johnson.
     Memorials may be made to Clinton County Meals on Wheels. Online condolences may be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan.

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

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Saturday, May 10, 2025

Middlebury Township Cemetery

8700 W Krouse Rd, Ovid, MI 48866

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