Peggy Jean Emmert, 77, Johnson City, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Peggy was born in Butler to the late Clinton Lee and Pearl Bonnie Atwood Perkins.
Peggy was employed for many years at North Electric.
Peggy Emmert was saved by grace.
On August 8, 1958, Peggy married the love of her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Clinton Lee Perkins Jr.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Kenneth W. Emmert; one brother, John Perkins and his wife Gail; two sisters-in-law, Coleen Perkins and Joanne Emmert Marley and her husband Ed; two brothers-in-law, Bobby Emmert and his wife Elaine and Rondal “Ronny” Emmert; six nieces and nephews, Donna Webb and her husband Steve, Troy Perkins and his wife Cindy, Steve Perkins and his wife Nancy, Debra Scalf and her husband Keebo, John D. Perkins and his wife Jenny and Judith Lewis and her husband Jeff; and multiple great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family of Peggy Emmert would like to thank special friends, Gilda and Teddy Reed, for their many hours of love and support. The family would also like to thank Bristol Regional Medical Center and the specialty floor at Bristol Wellmont Rehab for their care and compassion.
The family of Peggy Emmert will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at Morris-Baker. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. Active pallbearers will be Michael Johnson, Nathan Webb, Teddy Reed, Steve Perkins, Clint Webb and Keebo Scalf. Honorary pallbearers include Troy Perkins, Dr. Steve Webb, Dr. Steve Kimbro, Jamie Hughes and Bobby Emmert. Family and friends will follow in procession to Happy Valley Memorial Park for 3 p.m. graveside services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.stjude.org/donate. Memories and condolences may be shared with the Emmert family via www.morrisbaker.com.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, (423) 282-1521, is serving the Emmert family.