Peggy Louise Efurd, 86, of Huntington, Arkansas passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 in her home. She was born January 28, 1938 in Huntington, Arkansas to Cleo and Artie (Hearn) Hocott. She was a homemaker and longtime member of Dayton Baptist Church.
She is survived by two sons, Douglas Efurd (Julie) of Tontitown and Kendell Efurd (Angie) of Greenwood; three daughters, Pamela Efurd (Debbie) of Huntington, Brenda Grady of Huntington and Kristen Efurd (Joe Balooshi) of Waldron; one brother, Jerry Hocott; sixteen grandchildren, Andrea Edwards, Amy King, Andrew Efurd, Tarah Lang-Yates, Summer Goldman, Cheree James, Chase Efurd, Nick Efurd, Mason Efurd, Chance Sanders, Chase Sanders, BreAnna Stephens, Sierra Grady, Heath Grady, Oakley Efurd and Carson Efurd and twenty great grandchildren. As a long-time caregiver, Peggy shared her love beyond her family with many honorary grandchildren, one of whom held a special place in her heart, Sarah Scantling. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her former husband, Billy Efurd.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, December 5 at Dayton Baptist Church with burial at Dayton Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Viewing will be Wednesday from 1 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home, where the family will visit with friends from 5 – 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayton Community Building, 1101 E. Hwy. 252, Huntington, AR 72940.
Pallbearers will be Andrew Efurd, Nick Efurd, Mason Efurd, Chase Efurd and Heath Grady.
