Georgia Hunter Johnson, age 81, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, Russellville Health Care.
Georgia was a very nurturing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that will be greatly missed. She was married to Bob Johnson for over sixty years. During this time, they were members of James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Some of the best memories for her family occurred in the Church. It was through church that she met her lifelong friend (sister), Virginia Mitchell McCalmon. Her and Bob loved their family and their church family, but most of all they loved Jesus! We are so comforted to know they are with Him today. John 14:6
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Johnson; parents, Hansford Carl and Hallie Hunter, Lance and Ora Johnson; great grandchild, Tristan Thorne. And siblings.
She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Ben Johnson(Amy); daughters, Vickie Pounders(Jimmy), and Amy Rickard (Jeff); grandchildren, Katie Barnett(Colby), Shelby Johnson, Georgeanne Shook ( Ben), Carly Whitehead, Dannon Whitehead, Alex Bush, Tori Bendall(Colby), Wes Pounders(Heather), Daniel Thorne(Amy), Trenton Thorne(Paige) and Justin Thorne(Karli); great-grandchildren, Benjamin Barnett, Ivey Kate Barnett, Emma Grace Bendall, Madelyn Bendall, Jaxon Pounders, Sawyer Pounders, Clayton Thorne, Ethan Thorne, Abbey Thorne, Hope Thorne, Manning Thorne, Peyton Thorne, Isla Reese Thorne, Lane Thorne, Walker Thorne, Willa Kate Thorne and Mac Carter Thorne; sister Mae Russell of Franklin, NC
The visitation will be 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Spry Memorial Chapel in Russellville. The funeral will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. Kenneth Bonds and Bro. Frank Sprires speaking at the service. Burial will be at Dempsey Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daniel Thorne, Trenton Thorne, Justin Thorne, Wes Pounders, Colby Barnett and Colby Bendall.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Bro. Kenneth & Brenda Bond, Dr. Kristy Crandell and the nurses and staff of Arabella Health & Wellness for their loving care of their mom. North Alabama Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to James Chapel Baptist Church c/o Deb Jones, 421 Hwy 424, Russellville, Al 35653.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
