Margaret “Peggy” Elizabeth Johnson, 82, of Dickerson, MD, passed away on April 18, 2025.
Peggy was the loving wife to Arthur R. Johnson.
Born on May 23, 1942, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert T. and Virginia E. (Tabler) Dayhoff.
Peggy and Arthur Johnson had been married for over 60 years. They had a long happy life together, where they raised three children. Peggy was born and raised in Dickerson, MD. She attended Frostburg University, where she studied Elementary Education and became a schoolteacher at Germantown Elementary in Montgomery County, MD.
After marrying, she and Arthur farmed in Cedar Grove, MD. Later, they decided to move to Peggy’s family farm in Dickerson, MD, and began dairy farming. She and her husband were very active as Montgomery County Holstein 4-H Leaders, served on many committees for the Maryland Holstein Association and were inducted into the Maryland Dairy Shrine. They have made lifelong friendships in the dairy industry and enjoyed working with young people. Peggy also volunteered and worked at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center for the better part of her life both in the main office as well as the dairy office.
Along with her husband, Peggy is survived by her children; Bobby Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Lisa Thrash (David), sister; Nancy Baker (Paul), sister-in-law; Ida Lou Dayhoff, 11 grandchildren; Cole and Elle Johnson, Jason (Kaylee), Brent (Frenchesca), Ryan (Lindsay) and Cory (Taylor) Zimmerman, Kirstyn, Joshua (Maddie), Damaris, Hannah and Jada Thrash and 2 great-grandchildren; Brent Zimmerman, Jr. and Selah Claire Thrash.
She was preceded in death by her brother; Robert Dayhoff.
The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Hilton Funeral Home, 22111 Beallsville Road, Barnesville, MD. A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM, Mount Olivet Cemetery, 515 S Market St, Frederick, MD.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in her memory to the Maryland Dairy Shrine.
Visitation
Thursday, April 24, 2025
1 PM - 3 PM and 6 PM - 8 PM
Hilton Funeral Home
22111 Beallsville Road
Barnesville, MD 20838
Graveside
Friday, April 25, 2025
11:00 AM
Mount Olivet Cemetery
515 S Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
From: Nancy and Lendy Poole
We both have many fond memories of Peggy. We went to Poolesville School and graduated with her. Our condolences to her family.
From: Tracey J Cabrera
I am so sorry for your loss! Peggy was a dear sweet lady, will be missed at, Shear Elegance! She always remembered birthdays, gave gifts at Christmas, and big bag of candy at Easter! She is the reason we started leaving chocolate our for our clients. Peggy would bring in chocolate at Easter, we decided to share with our clients. Prayers for the family in this very sad time.
From: Frank Jamison
Peggy was always a lovely lady and a great ambassador to agriculture in Montgomery County and the State of Maryland. Octavia and I will truly miss visiting with Peggy at Shear Elegance.
From: The Hilton Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.