Margaret Ann Lally, 88, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at First Health Hospice House, Pinehurst.

Known to family and friends as “Peggy”; was born September 12, 1923 in Chicago, IL to the late Margaret Watts and Paul C. Johnson.  She raised her family of eight children in Chicago and Boston before retiring to Pinehurst in 1985 with her husband Jack.  She was active in the Pinehurst community for the past 27 years including golf, volunteering and with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was an avid golfer and bridge player and also enjoyed her large family, reading, crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy.

Mrs. Lally is survived by sons and daughters:  Rick Lally and wife Nan of Midlothian, VA, Patricia Lally of Crystal Lake, IL, Tim Lally of San Bruno, CA, Catherine Lally and husband Alan Glick of Blacksburg, VA, Thom Lally of Charlotte, NC, Sue Kuphall and husband Grant of Edwards, CO, James Lally of Winston Salem, NC and Brian “Wally” Lally of Pinehurst, NC.  Mrs. Lally is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 

She is predeceased by her husband John R. Lally.

Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Pinehurst. Family will receive friends following the service in Founders Hall.

Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to First Health Hospice, 150 Applecross Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374 or First Health Hospice House, 251A Campground Rd., Pinehurst, NC 28374.