Virginia Ann Johnson's Obituary
Virginia Ann Johnson, age 92, peacefully passed away on June 22nd, 2023. She was born on October 2nd, 1930 in Brunswick, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Central High School and attended Memphis State College. After many years as a homemaker, she worked at Harding Graduate School of Religion Bookstore and retired after 21 years.
She was very devoted to her family, which included being involved in her children’s school serving as Room Mother, PTA member, and a Cub Scout Den Mother. As grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, she regularly kept up with their many activities and accomplishments. One of the highlights of her retirement years was a memorable trip with her entire family to western Ireland. Her hobbies included bird watching, playing Solitaire, building puzzles, and preparing wonderful meals for her family. She particularly enjoyed sweets, especially anything chocolate!
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry Thomas Johnson whom she was married to for 68 years, and a sister, B. Carole Kelley. She leaves behind five children, Tom Johnson (Patty), Russell Johnson (Lex), Rebecca Kosmitis (David), Cynthia Haynes (John), and Bill Johnson. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Smith.
She was a member of Oliver Creek Church of Christ. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Oliver Creek Church of Christ or Harding Graduate School of Religion.
Visitation will be on Saturday July 1, 2023 at 10:00am with funeral services starting at 11:00am.
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