1928
Aunt Nell
2012
Aunt Nell Johnson
December 2, 1928 — March 22, 2012
Nell Johnson was born December 2, 1928 in the Refuge community of McNairy County, TN the daughter of the late Olus O. and Gladys Russom Robinson.
She was united in marriage to Joe Elmer Johnson on May 1, 1948. Mr. Johnson preceded her in death on November 17, 1979.
Mrs. Johnson was a lifetime resident of McNairy County, worked in the cafeteria at Bethel Springs Elementary School and also worked at Brown Shoe Factory. She was a member of the Bethel Springs church of Christ and attended Fourth Street church of Christ in Selmer. She was affectionately known to all as, "Aunt Nell."
She was a true southern lady who always had a "welcome" meal for family, friends and strangers. She was an excellent cook, preparing each dish with love. She had many talents: a seamtress, a quilter, could crochet beautifully, an avid gardener, had the most beautiful flowers in her yard, and a collector of thimbles. She had collected over 700 thimbles from all over the world.
Perhaps, Aunt Nell's greatest "talent" was the gift she gave all she came in contact with, the gift of love. She loved everyone and in return she was loved by all.
Mrs. Johnson departed this life on March 22, 2012 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 83 Years, 3 Months, 20 Days. She is survived by a son, David Joe Johnson of Bethel Springs, TN; two grandsons, Brad Johnson and special friend, Jessica Rickman of Bethel Springs, TN, Jj Johnson of Selmer, TN; a very special nephew, Darrell Roberts of Bethel Springs, TN; a half sister, Carlene Robinson of Savannah, TN; 9 nieces and nephews; 16 great nieces and nephews; 16 great great nieces and nephews; host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Rebecca (Robinson) Roberts; two brothers, Ernest Hugh Robinson, James McClellan Robinson.
She was united in marriage to Joe Elmer Johnson on May 1, 1948. Mr. Johnson preceded her in death on November 17, 1979.
Mrs. Johnson was a lifetime resident of McNairy County, worked in the cafeteria at Bethel Springs Elementary School and also worked at Brown Shoe Factory. She was a member of the Bethel Springs church of Christ and attended Fourth Street church of Christ in Selmer. She was affectionately known to all as, "Aunt Nell."
She was a true southern lady who always had a "welcome" meal for family, friends and strangers. She was an excellent cook, preparing each dish with love. She had many talents: a seamtress, a quilter, could crochet beautifully, an avid gardener, had the most beautiful flowers in her yard, and a collector of thimbles. She had collected over 700 thimbles from all over the world.
Perhaps, Aunt Nell's greatest "talent" was the gift she gave all she came in contact with, the gift of love. She loved everyone and in return she was loved by all.
Mrs. Johnson departed this life on March 22, 2012 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 83 Years, 3 Months, 20 Days. She is survived by a son, David Joe Johnson of Bethel Springs, TN; two grandsons, Brad Johnson and special friend, Jessica Rickman of Bethel Springs, TN, Jj Johnson of Selmer, TN; a very special nephew, Darrell Roberts of Bethel Springs, TN; a half sister, Carlene Robinson of Savannah, TN; 9 nieces and nephews; 16 great nieces and nephews; 16 great great nieces and nephews; host of extended family and friends.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Rebecca (Robinson) Roberts; two brothers, Ernest Hugh Robinson, James McClellan Robinson.
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