[Joy Baggett McQuagg] passed away in the early morning hours, January 22, 2026. She was 88 years old and of indelible spirit and strength.
Joy was the small business owner of TV Leasing INC. from 1968 until retiring in 1992, where she rented TV’s to patients at St. Francis Hospital. Joy made many long standing friends during her time at St Francis, where she was affectionately known as the TV Lady.
One of her most important roles in life was being the Matriarch of the McQuagg compound, where she, her two sons, and their families have resided and hosted numerous gatherings for the last 38 years. She enjoyed tending to grandchildren, entertaining great grandchildren and just being a friend to everyone she met. Over the years, many new friends and family members have been added to the mix.
Joy was born in Columbus, Ga., November 18, 1937, as the first of four children, to the late Curtis Edwin Baggett and the late Willie Matilda (Peggy) Lee Baggett. Joy was married to Our Daddy, Our Pawpaw and Our best fishing buddy, Samuel David McQuagg Sr, on New Year’s Eve 1954.
Together they had many adventures. During the 1960’s, they traveled the NASCAR circuit during Daddy’s career as a driver. During that time, they discovered their love for motorhomes. After retiring in 1997, they purchased their first American Eagle Motorhome amassing more than a half million miles of travel, over 12 years, that lasted till Daddy’s passing in 2009. They made so many friends during that time, many of which were still checking on Momma during her recent illness.
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Funeral service will be held 1:30 PM Tuesday January 27th at Pierce Chapel Methodist Church, 5122 Pierce Chapel Rd., Midland GA, 31820 with Rev. Jerry Akin officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the services at the church. A private family interment will be held in Parkhill Cemetery.