Magdalene (Peggy) McGhin was born Sept. 24, 1929, and went to be with her Savior on July 6, 2012. Mrs. McGhin was a former resident of St. George Island, Florida, and recently relocated to Gainesville, Florida. She retired from the USDA, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) in 1990, after 41 years of service. She was the precious wife of Harry D. McGhin.

Magdalene enjoyed a long and distinguished Federal career. She began her career as an employee of the Holmes County, Florida ASCS office. She also worked in the President Harry S. Truman White House. She returned to the Holmes County ASCS office serving the farmers of Holmes County. She was employed for a short period of time in the Leon County ASCS office. After that, she transferred to the Florida State ASCS office in which she held several positions including Reviewer and finally as a Program Specialist.

Magdalene's most significant achievement was the legacy she leaves to her family. She is survived by a brother, Jack Leavins, and a sister, Virginia Money, as well as her husband, Harry and three children; Linda Gail Allen (Edwin Lynn), Wayne McKinnon, and Peggy Bracewell (Mark). She was "Mema" to seven grandchildren; Rachel Benson (Mark), Ben Allen, Stacy Tew (Brad), Alisha McKinnon, Kyle Bracewell (Stacy), and Kris Bracewell (Kayli). Magdalene was preceded in death by grandson Danny McKinnon. She had five great-grandchildren, Sarah Allen, Isabella Benson, Owen Benson, Paisyn Tew and Harper Bracewell. Magdalene is also survived by three step-daughters, Katrina Larkin (Frank), Susanne Katz (Larry), DeAnn Thompson (Michael) as well as grandchildren Johannah Mahfood (David) Barry Larkin, Rose Katz and Roni Katz.

Services for Magdalene were held at New Hope Baptist Church, Jennings, Florida, Monday, July 16, 2012. Interment followed at the New Hope Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. George Island Christian Retreat Center, 501 Bayshore Drive, St. George Island, FL 32328.