Peggy Heflin McCarty, 90, of Longview, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at her home. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Clayton Cemetery in Clayton, Texas. Visitation for Mrs. McCarty will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall.

Peggy was born in Marshall, Texas on May 11, 1932, to her parents, Hayden Henry Heflin and Ines Ash. She attended Marshall High School and graduated in 1950. On September 17, 1950, Peggy Heflin married the love of her life, Donald McCarty at Second Baptist Church of Marshall, Texas. During their 69 years of marriage, they had four children. Mrs. McCarty was a member of Bel Air Baptist Church of Marshall for many years and was currently a member of Mobberly Baptist Church of Longview. Peggy had many roles during her life including salesperson, office manager, and apartment manager, but perhaps the most rewarding and her greatest source of pride were those of homemaker and mother.

Peggy McCarty is survived by her children, Debra and spouse, J.R. Duke, Donald "Bubba" and spouse, Sarah McCarty, Denise and spouse, Kenny Wall; daughter-in-law, Marciann McCarty; grandchildren, Jonathan Duke and spouse, Elizabeth, Jason Duke and spouse, Mary, Kelsey McCarty Haworth and spouse, Marshall, Lauren McCarty, Maggie Wall Birdsong and spouse, Cameron, Mitchell McCarty and spouse, Katie, Hayden Wall; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Nancy VanDyke. Also surviving Mrs. McCarty are numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and many cherished friends.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother; husband, Donald McCarty; son, Douglas McCarty; and sister, Jean Ratcliff.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff and residents of Arabella for their love and friendship, and to her caregivers Cora, Taffi, and Felicia for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Clayton, P.O. Box 58, Clayton, TX 75637; Clayton Cemetery, ^C / _O Kay Mauritzen, 2372 FM 1970, Carthage, TX 75633; or a charity of your choice.