Peggy Jean Hughes Johnston, 88, formerly of Champaign and Buckley passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center, Kernersville, NC.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Monday, January 2, 2023 at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells St., Paxton with Rev. Pat Allin officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Buckley.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Peggy was born October 17, 1934 in Prescott, Kansas the daughter of Thomas Austin and Emma Irene Abbey Hughes. She married John Johnston September 3, 1955 in Buckley. He preceded her in death February 21, 1988.

She is survived by a daughter, Debra (Steve) Freeman of Kernersville, NC; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister, Hazel Nye of Edmonds, Washington; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; daughter, Beverly Mauerman; two sisters, Betty Ramsey, Shirley Anderson; and one brother, Bill Hughes.

Peggy was a past Girl Scout Leader. She was a member of the Savoy United Methodist Church where she was active in the choir and UMW secretary for five years and also the UMW Prayer Chain Coordinator.

Peggy enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and bowling. She was an avid animal lover.

Memorials may be made to the Savoy United Methodist Church. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.