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Peggy Jon Harris
Born: 11/28/1934
Died: 8/23/2026
Age: 91
Community: Drummond Island, MI
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Peggy Jon Harris, age 91, of Drummond Island formerly of Davison, died Sunday August 23, 2026. She was born November 28, 1934 in Lapeer, to Clyde and Leola (Moore) Lawrence.
Peggy graduated from Lapeer High School, class of 1952. Peggy was employed at AC Sparkplug assembly plant in Flint for 37 years and was honored to be crowned as “Miss AC Sparkplug”, spending a fun-filled year as the company spokesmodel. Peggy was reliable and hardworking. Over the years she worked third shift at AC and was promoted to supervisor of the inspection department. Mrs. Harris lived many years on Drummond Island, where she was active in the Red Hat Society, Friends of Library, the Diggers Club (gardening) and the Moose Lodge Auxiliary #2381. As a member of the Moose Lodge, Peggy served in many capacities, made many dear friends and traveled the country to attend conventions. She also volunteered regularly to help with events at the Drummond Twp. Hall and was also a member of the Drummond Island Baptist Church.
Peggy raised her family in Davison, where she lived many many years. In Davison, she was very active in the VFW Post #4087 Auxiliary and the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA). While in the ABWA she often modeled for their annual fundraisers. Peggy also volunteered regularly for both organizations and of course made many dear friends. She basically made friends wherever she was, family said “Peggy never met a stranger and became friends with everyone she met!”. Peggy was always active, her interests included: bowling, snow shoeing, playing cards, playing dominos, walking, hiking, golfing, playing games and just spending time with family and friends. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched.
Peggy is survived by her children: Dean (Hilde) Bonesteel of Harbor Springs, Diana Sprague of Columbiaville and Darla (David) Johnson of Grand Blanc; step-children: Ron (Yvette) Harris, Linda (Bryson) McQuiston of Jackson, TN and Mike (Teresa) Harris of Bath, MI; grandchildren: Tiffany, Ben, Jason, Candace, Amy, Erica, Travis, Taylor and Tristan; 18 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Elsworth Sprague and Dale Harris; daughter: Dawn Waycaster; step-son: Ken Harris; parents: Clyde and Leola Lawrence; siblings: Fern (Sonny) Cook, Art (Margaret) Lawrence, Lillian (Leon) Tiffany, Phyllis (Mike) Gilpin, Bob (Billie) Lawrence, Betty (Rudy) Butterfield, Jim (Betty) Lawrence and Judy (Charlie) Hardenburgh.
A funeral service to celebrate Peggy’s life will be held 11AM Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10-11AM. Family members, Pastors Chad and Amy Amoss, will officiate the service, followed immediately by burial in Bird Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to Remedies in Rhythm Foundation, P.O. Box 36, Alanson, MI 49706 (remediesinrhythm.com/foundation). The founder of Remedies in Rhythm, Hannah Hoffman, spent many hours singing and playing old gospel songs on the piano for Peggy...Mrs. Harris truly enjoyed it! Share condolences and memories with the family at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com. |
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| Funeral Service |
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Muir Brothers Funeral Home
1021 S. Lapeer Rd.
Lapeer, MI 48446Get a Map to this location...
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Pastors Chad & Amy Amoss |
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