Evelyn Grace Johnson, 84, of Cherokee passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 2nd from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Cherokee. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. George Henley officiating.
Evelyn was a native of Elmsett, Suffolk, England and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David and Bill Green; grandson, Josh Lofton; and son-in-law, Tim Robinson.
Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Robert D. Johnson; sons, Robert D. Johnson, Jr. (Fran), Thomas A. Johnson (Tina), and Steven W. Johnson (Debra); daughters, Vivian May Stephenson (Robert Woodward), Gerreen Evelyn Lofton (Frank), Susan J. Robinson, and Janet J. Henley (Tommy); thirteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and host of nieces and nephews.
The family expresses special thanks to the staff of Hospice of the Shoals, especially, April and to Dr. Flora Kayfan.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the GBS/CIDP Foundation International @www.gbs-cidp.org.