In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Peggy's name may be made to: Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308.

Peggy was born December 16, 1943 in Pensacola, and was a longtime resident of Panama City and Destin, before moving to Tallahassee in 1985. She was a graduate of Bay High School and Gulf Coast Community College and also attended Huntington College in Montgomery, Alabama. Peggy was a gourmet cook, who was happiest at the beach, surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband Craig Johnson of Tallahassee; two sons Rush E. Akin, Jr. and his wife Kristen of Canton, OH and C. Taylor Akin and his wife Leigh of Houston, TX; a daughter Beth McNeil of Marianna; her sister Doris Olive Dunlap and her husband Doug of Tallahassee; her brother Andy Olive and his wife Becky of Tallahassee; and four grandchildren, Christopher and Emelie Akin , Jonathan McNeil and Ashley Davis. Also surviving are four nephews, Shane Smith, Scott Dunlap, Chris Olive and Britt Munroe; and five nieces, Sara Dunlap, Cathy Hudler, Debbie McCutcheon, Nikki Thompson and Rebel Munroe.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Doris Olive.

Family and friends will celebrate Peggy's life, following the service at the home of Doris and Doug Dunlap, 5379 Pembridge Place in Tallahassee.