Peggy Joe Free Barron, age 82 of Clarkesville, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Born in Lyman, South Carolina, on January 30, 1943, Mrs. Barron was the daughter of the late Vance A. and Minnie Dean Free. Mrs. Barron worked the majority of her career in sewing and the garment industry. She enjoyed making various clothes and crafts, as well as cooking and fishing. Mrs. Barron was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Barron is preceded in death by her husband, Cosby Lee Barron, brothers Benton Free, Gerald Free, Norris Free, and sister Ann Free.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Sharon Barron of Clarkesville, daughter and son-in-law, Shari and Roger Franklin of Mt. Airy, brother, Larry Free of Clarkesville, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, as well as many cousins and extended family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Larry Free, officiating. Interment will follow the service in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service on Tuesday from 12-2 PM.
An online guestbook is available for the family at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia.
