Margaret R. "Peggy" Davis, 79, of Dawsonville, died May 18, 2015.

Born to the late John and Mary Rose, and raised in Durham, N.C., Mrs. Davis had been a resident of Dawsonville for the past 10 years.

She graduated from Durham High School in 1952 and attended UNCG.

An actress since childhood, she appeared in movies throughout her life alongside many notable Hollywood names.

A dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was of the Methodist faith.

A daughter, Lynn Davis Cramer; and a sister, Lucille Rose Honeycutt, also preceded her in death.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, James E. "Jim" Davis, M.D. of Dawsonville; daughters and son-in-law, Patricia A. Herpel of Carrollton, Kelley and Brian Anglin of Cumming; son, James E. Davis Jr.; grandchildren, Margaret April Hardy, Charles Clinton Hardy; various other relatives also survive.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Bearden Funeral Home of Dawsonville was in charge of the arrangements.