Peggy Hatch

May 7, 1941 - March 3, 2021

Peggy Hatch Augusta, GA—Mrs. Mary Margaret “Peggy” Walker Hatch, 79, entered into rest March 3, 2021 at home surrounded by family. A funeral Mass will be conducted Tuesday March 9, 2021 at 11 o’clock in the morning at St. Mary On The Hill Catholic Church. Father Mark Ross Celebrant. Those in attendance are required to wear a mask and social distancing will be practiced. The public may also participate via livestream at http://www.stmaryonthehill.org/live.htm or via the St. Mary on the Hill Facebook page. A public interment will be held on Saturday March 13, 2021 at 1 o’clock in Magnolia Cemetery. Mrs. Hatch was a native of North Augusta, having made Augusta her home for the past 58 years. Peggy’s sweet disposition endeared her to anyone that she met. She was a member of multiple guilds and bridge groups. She enjoyed spending time with her friends traveling the country, walking the neighborhood, and playing bridge. Peggy loved to take in the marsh breeze from the dock at sunset. Peggy held most dearly time spent with family, especially her grandchildren, and she loved to cook and share recipes. If you are lucky enough you may even have her cherished chex mix recipe. The highlight each year was Christmas Eve when all of Peggy’s immediate and extended family were together. Survivors include her husband of almost 59 years, Gerald Patrick Hatch, Sr.; four children, G. Patrick and wife Lisa Hatch Jr., North Augusta, SC, Bryan Walker Hatch, Augusta, GA, Michael Kelly Hatch, Matthews, NC and Mary Barrett and Husband, Goodloe H. Yancey, IV Watkinsville, GA; two brothers, Ben and wife Betsy Walker, Augusta, GA and Joe and wife Kerry Walker, North Augusta, SC; three grandchildren, Sancken Hatch, Key Hatch and Kelly Hatch. She is loved by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Pallbearers will be Charlie Walker, Joseph Walker, Kelly Hatch, Key Hatch, Grady Walker and Johnny Markwalter. In lieu of flowers, donations in Peggy’s honor may be made to Catholic Social Services, the Lydia Project, or the charity of your choice. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry at www.POSEYCARES.com