Peggy Edwards Barton, 77, of Meridian, and formerly of Indianola, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Meridian.

Peggy was born March 7, 1942 in Kilmichael, to William Lavert Edwards and Jessie Mae Palmertree Edwards. She taught school for over 40 years, teaching in the Indianola Public Schools, Indianola Academy, Belzoni Schools, and Central Delta Academy. Peggy was a former member of the Indianola Civic League and the David Holmes Chapter of the DAR. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother and was always very family oriented. Peggy loved to travel, solve crossword puzzles, and loved eating Tootsie Roll Pops. She was a dedicated member of Fairview Baptist Church in Indianola.  Peggy was truly a southern lady, and absolutely loved the Delta.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Lavert and Jessie Mae Edwards; and her husband, Darrell Barton.

Peggy is survived by two daughters, Melonye Barton Harvey and husband Wyatt of Meridian, and Lauren Barton Smith and husband Todd of Louisville; brother, Terry Edwards and wife Kim of Duncan; sister, Christi Terrell and husband Gary of Charlotte, North Carolina; sister in law, Jimmie Ruth Barton Cannon of Brandon; lifelong friend, Bonnie Utz Reynolds of Pearl; and three grandchildren, Mary Drew Hall, Harley Smith, and Sybil Smith.

The family will receive friends Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. The funeral service beginning at 2:00pm at Fairview Baptist Church in Indianola with Reverend John T. Burke  officiating. Burial will be held in Fairview Cemetery. Burton Funeral Home of Indianola has been entrusted with arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church, 500 Fairview Road, Indianola, MS 38751 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of Clarebridge Memory Loss Unit of Brookdale Assisted Living; and the staff of Compassus Hospice for their excellent care.

Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.burtonfuneralhome.net