Obituaries
Obituaries

Harris, Peggy

July 12, 2024

HARRIS, Peggy A.

Age 78, of Hiram, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. Funeral service will be Saturday, July 13, 11:00 AM, at Westside Community CME Church, Atlanta. HOPE Funeral Home, Fayetteville.

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Funeral Home Information

HOPE Funeral Home

165 Carnegie Place

Fayetteville, GA

30214

https://www.hopefunerals.com

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