Julia Johnson Hartsog

Mrs. Julia Ruth Johnson Hartsog, age 85, of Jefferson, North Carolina died on Friday, November 6, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Hartsog was born on March 20, 1924 in Creston, NC to the late Carrie Johnson Bishop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil Wayne Hartsog. Mrs. Hartsog was a loving mother. She loved to collect dolls.She was a member of Jefferson United Methodist Church in Jefferson, NC. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Dr. Keith Franklin. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.   Mrs. Hartsog is survived by: one daughter - Nancy Gregory of Morganton, NC; two sons - Richard Hartsog of Statesville, NC, Jerry Hartsog and Donna of Waynesburg, KY; five grandchildren - Angie Goodwin and husband Mike, Kimberly Franklin and husband Dale, Brooke Ledford and husband Steven, Briana Gregory, and Liz Stewart; four great grandchildren - Dillon Goodwin, Deah Goodwin, Grant Franklin, and Brynna Ledford. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to the Jefferson United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 236, Jefferson, NC 28640.  You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Hartsog's arrangements.