McDonough Southern Funerals & Cremations
Peggy “Joyce” Shannon (1939-2023)Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dog mom, 84, ofJackson, Georgia, died at her home on High Falls Lake, surrounded by lovedones, on October 10, 2023.Peggy Joyce was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 20, 1939, to Lulaand Ralph Thomason. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Newton; childrenSherry (Russell)Whitaker of Colquitt, Georgia and Curtis (Missie) Marbut ofGriffin, Georgia; her grandchildren Christy (Brad) Butterfield, Brian(LaDana) Whitaker, Ian, Ivy, & Macy Marbut; her great grandchildrenJocelyn & Jackson Butterfield, and Jacob & Kellen Knowles; niece Wanda(Rodney) Wilkins & nephew Rusty (Chantal) Newton, niece Lyn (Robert)Bordeau; many cousins, nieces & nephews; and most importantly to her, herloyal and loving sidekick Rabbit (the dog!)A memorial service for Miss Shannon will be held Saturday, November 11 at2:00 on the lake, 587 Harbour Shores Drive in Jackson, Georgia. The familyinvites everyone to attend and stay for lunch. They appreciate your prayersand love as they celebrate all that was Miss Joyce.If friends and family would like to send flowers/plants to add to the beauty of her memorial, please contact Jackson Flower Shop at (770) 775-7222 or online at www.jacksongaflowershop.com








I was honored to have shared these past few years with Miss Joyce. She was an absolute mess and I loved her to pieces!
We were always there for each other no matter what
We all love and miss you so much!!!
We are sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. She was so good to our mom, Betty Crutchfield, as she took care of her. We look forward to the day we see her again in Heaven. Donna Toms