Lois Johnson

Lois Grace Johnson Came to earth January 15, 1927 Clothed in glory September 13, 2010 Lois Grace Johnson was a native of Rutherford County, born to the late Ivey Lewis Johnson and Lennie Jane (Hall) Johnson. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rutherfordton. Her education and career began with graduation from Harris High School in 1944. Prior to graduation, she was recruited by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and was employed in Washington, D.C. during the mid –to-late 40’s. Yearning to be closer to home and family, she returned to Rutherford County and began pursuing a career in nursing. She entered the Rutherford Hospital School of Nursing in 1950 and graduated in 1953 with a degree as a Registered Nurse. Her adventurous spirit then took her to the Pediatric Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Wanting to further her education, she later entered the University of Alabama School of Anesthesia in Birmingham. Upon graduating, she returned to Rutherford Hospital for the remainder of her career as a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist). Lois will be remembered as a gracious lady with a bold but sweet spirit, a quiet strength, and an unwavering faith in God. Friends and family will cherish memories of her love of music and travel, her ability to see and appreciate the beauty in the things around her, and her unselfish love for family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Vernia Mae (Johnson) Gaultney, Beulah (Johnson) Culbreth, Louise Johnson and Juanita (Johnson) Davis; and three brothers, Ernest, Silas and Paul Johnson. Survivors include one brother David Johnson of Forest City; one sister Irene (Johnson) Hopper of Rutherfordton; one sister-in-law Shirley (Brown) Johnson of Rutherfordton and many very special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Saturday September 18, 2010 from 10 AM until 11 AM at Kistler’s Chapel United Methodist Church 3060 Poors Ford Road Rutherfordton, NC 28139. A celebration of life will follow at 11 AM at Kistler’s Chapel with Rev. Ned B. Owens and Rev. LaNell Johnson officiating. A private interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Park, Oakland Road Forest City, NC The family will be at the home of her niece Shelby Cochran 3240 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. Online condolences may be made a www.crowemortuary.com. Crowe’s Mortuary is assisting the family of Lois Johnson