Margaret Mary “Peggy” McCabe

Margaret Mary “Peggy” (Byrne) McCabe, 86, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Dunwoody, Georgia on October 24, 2024. Born on October 9, 1938, in New York, Peggy never abandoned her big city roots while embracing her new Southern home upon her move to Atlanta in 1980.

Her early years include attending George Washington High School in Washington Heights, New York. Upon graduation, she worked for Blue Cross and Ingersoll Rand. She met her husband, Owen McCabe, during these years, who courted her for four years before they married in 1962. Owen remained the sunshine and love of her life even after his passing in August of 2009.

Peggy was very generous in spirit, dedicating her energies and efforts to a variety of worthy causes. She volunteered countless hours to the Shallowford Hospital; she was a member of Saint Vincent de Paul, and was formerly a eucharistic minister and member of the bereavement team at All Saints Catholic Church. She was a woman of faith, deeply committed to her Catholic beliefs, and conveyed to loved ones the importance of religion, education and integrity.

She was a dedicated and loving mother, always nurturing and supportive of her children and grandchildren, providing sage advice on a variety of subjects. Known for her warmth and generosity, Peggy (and Owen) were often known as the life of the party, bringing joy and humor to those around her. Peggy’s life was filled with countless close friends who meant the world to her.

Peggy will be deeply missed by her children (and their spouses): Kevin McCabe (Rennie), Terri McCabe, and Brian McCabe (Elisabeth); her sister Rose Johnson and her beloved nieces and nephews. Her legacy lives on through her cherished grandchildren who will always know that “Nana” loved them: Zach, Maddie, Grace, May, Sadie and Owen, and her grandchildren by marriage: Jack, Isabel and Piper.

The Mass of the Resurrection will be held at All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mt. Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA, at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 31, 2024. A reception immediately following will be held at Dunwoody Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul in care of All Saints Catholic Church.