Evelyn Gay Johnson

Evelyn Gay Johnson, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 16, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 5, 1923 in Edgecombe County, daughter of the late Sallie Harper Gay and Jesse Gay. She was preceded in death by a brother, James Gay. Mrs. Johnson was a caring homemaker and dedicated her life in caring for her family. She was very active in the PTA and often worked as a teacher's assistant in the public schools. Mrs. Johnson was a member of The Degree of Pocahontas, a patriotic organization, where she held several leadership positions. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her friends and especially shut-ins in the community. She was often seen visiting residents in area nursing homes. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Southside Baptist Church where she worked with the Sunday School program. Evelyn is survived by her husband, Charles M. Johnson of 69 years. She is also survived by two daughters, Jean Griffin and husband Ray and Trudy Collier and husband Jerry; two grandchildren, Teri Stroud and Crystal Collier; two great-grandchildren, Brittany Stroud and Dylan Stroud; and one great-great-grandchild, Gracie Skinner. The family will receive friends and relatives from 7-8:30 pm Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service to remember Evelyn will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 18, 2010 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. David Benson and Dr. Michael Clark officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Autumn Care for the love and support given to Mrs. Johnson for the past two years. Also special thanks to the staff of the ICCU unit on the third floor at Nash General Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Mrs. Johnson during her stay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Evelyn G. Johnson and Charles M. Johnson Scholarship Fund, c/o Nash Community College Foundation, P.O. Box 7488, Rocky Mount NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 3/17, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Thursday 3/18, 2:00 pm Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801