Girlene Johnson
1937 -- 2016

Girlene Johnson ws born January 25, 1937 in Haywood County, Tennessee to the late Mr. L J and Mrs. Gussie Mae Johnson. She was nurtured and raised by her father and step-mother, Mrs. Mary Ethel Crisp Johnson.

Her funeral service was held on Saturday April 16, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Johnson Chapel MB Church-Whiteville, TN with Pastor Larry Hughes in charge with burial in the church cemetery.  Dixie Funeral Home www.dixiefuneralhome.com was in charge of the professional service.

April 8, 2016, Girlene departed her earthly home to join the Lord in her heavenly home. Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Obie Douglas, her parents, a son, Ray Dean Johnson, and one brother, Paul Johnson preceded her in death.

Girlene graduated from Allen White High School of Whiteville, Tennessee. She was employed at Kilgore Flares of Toone, Tennessee as a Quality Inspector Supervisor. She retired after working for this company more than thirty-five years.

Girlene loved her church and church family. She was very involved with church activities. She served in various capacities; church secretary for 50 years, President of Missionary Society, Class Leader, member of Golden Grain Good Shepard, Lodge #52.

Girlene departed this life leaving a legacy of faithfulness to her biological family, her church family and her community.

Those who will cherish precious memories of Girlene are: her loving daughter, Mrs. Chandra (Glenn) Lake of Whiteville, TN; four grandsons: Mr. Elfrin Beard, Mr. Lyndrious Price of Whiteville, TN, Mr. Charles Johnson and Mr. Hosea Cheairs of Nashville, TN; two sisters: Ms. Annie B. Matthews fo St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Hattie (JC) Harvey of Whiteville, TN; a friend and neighbor, Ms. Brelyn Matthews; two dear friends who she referred to as 'The Golden Girls', Mrs. Christine Beard and Mrs. Elizabeth Beard; a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives, friends, and church family who truly loved her.

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