Peggy Lanneau Smith

Peggy Lanneau Smith, 93, of Sycamore passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Tift Regional Medical Center.

Peggy was born in Turner County on March 14, 1933 to the late Jones F. and Bertha I. Stephens Lanneau. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ashburn First Baptist Church. Peggy was the Blood Services Coordinator in Turner County for the American Red Cross. She was also very active in the Turner County Farm Bureau where she served as a board member and was the State Committee Chair for the women’s committee. She was the WMU Director for the Turner Baptist Association. Peggy loved baseball and cheering for her favorite team, the Atlanta Braves. She loved life on the farm and hunting with her late husband. Of all the titles she held, grandmother was her favorite. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

She is survived by her children, Beth (Bob) Blanton of Sycamore, Rusty (Mary) Smith of Candler, North Carolina and Brett Franklin Smith of Georgia; sister, Gail L. (Carl) Corbett of Lakeland; grandchildren, Dain Smith, Logan Smith and Andy Smith; great-grandchildren, Molly Smith and Coleman Smith. She is also survived by many beloved cousins and other extended family members.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell Smith; granddaughter, Sarah Smith; sister, Jean Gauy.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Perry Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Perry Funeral Chapel.