Peggy Smith Carlston
Peggy Smith Carlston, talented, feisty, mischievous, and beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021, in her home, due to cancer.
Born on September 14, 1959, in Cedar City, Utah, Peggy grew up in Overton, Nevada, where she attended elementary through high school as a Moapa Valley Pirate. She excelled in music and dance, and developed a love for the arts and sewing.
She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ontario, Canada, and later attended Southern Utah University.
She married Ron Dean Carlston on February 21, 1985. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on February 22, 1986, and, together, they raised three children.
Peggy enjoyed playing the piano, sewing costumes, and watching any productions that made her laugh. She was a humble lady who happily served as an unofficial foster parent to two young teenagers for several years and adopted many dogs brought home by her children, throughout her lifetime.
She is survived by her husband Ron; children: Kerrie (Tom) Retzloff, Kyle, and Kirsta; two grandchildren: Luna and Anakin Retzloff; her father, Val Smith; brothers Jerry (Gina) Smith, Roy (Julie) Smith, Dan Smith, and Glen (Jeri) Smith; and a sister, Judy (Doug) Merrill.
Peggy was preceded in death by her brother Dale Smith; her mother Elva Smith; and her father- and mother-in-law, Leon and Nancy Carlston.
Condolences to the family may be shared through the Memorial Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary at memorialutah.com.
A private, small celebration of life will be held in Peggy’s honor, because she never enjoyed the spotlight and wanted to keep it that way—small, unobtrusive, and low key—but her personality and presence will be greatly missed, and her memory cherished by many who knew her.
5 thoughts on “OBITUARY: Peggy Smith Carlston”
My dear friend,
My life is better because you were in it. I will miss our fun conversations at work. I wi always remember you.
Love always, Joelyn
My condolences to your family. I will so very much miss our conversations about theater and dance. My heart just sank when I heard the news.
We are both wishing you peace and love at this time..
Jillana and Burt Webb
Peggy was my pianist, friend and roommate for a theatrical summer in Kanab. Extremely talented, lovely with an infectious giggle. She will be a part of the music in Heaven. God Bless her family. Xxoo for Judy ~Becky Leavitt Ivatt
I am so sorry to hear about Peggy’s passing. I will always remember what a cheerful happy disposition she had. Always had a smile on her face. My condolences to her family and close friends.
Peggy is my first cousin and we are very close in age. I remember hanging around with her at family reunions and other family events. A lovely beautiful person.