We are sad to announce that on April 20, 2024, at the age of 84, Peggy Irwin Hembree (Maryville, Tennessee) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Sam Irwin and Virgie Shields Irwin; her husband James Harold Hembree; and her son Sam Hembree. She is survived by : her daughter Janice Garner (Jerry); her grandchildren, Mychal Hembree (Buffy), Aimee Cooper (Brian), Chelsea Easterly (Andrew) and Julie Garner; and her great grandchildren, Taylor Hembree, Ethan Hembree, Bailey Cooper, Bryson Cooper, Cohen Easterly, Cadha Kirkland and Anghus Kirkland. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Grandview Pavilion (2316 Graves Rd, Maryville, TN 37803). A celebration of life was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 4:00 PM at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (3736 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37804).

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Peggy to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3736 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37804.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Funeral & Cremation Services