Virginia Ruth Johnson

Mrs. Virginia Ruth Johnson, age 77, of Conover, NC, formerly of Lansing, NC, died on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at the Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Mrs. Johnson was born on September 19, 1935 in Shady Valley, TN to the late Benjamin R. and Reba Hazel Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Garland Ray Johnson, and a brother, Raymond Moore. Mrs. Johnson worked as an inspector for Jefferson Apparel. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Conover. She enjoyed gardening, working in her flowers, cooking and baking.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Dr. Ed Yount, Rev. Cris Alley, and Rev. Glenn Woodie. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by: Son, David Johnson and wife Linda of Conover; Daughter, Brenda Ellis and husband Eric of Wilkesboro; Sister, Joyce Brown of Green Springs Community, VA; Brother, Robert Moore of Bristol, TN; Brother, Carl Moore of Bristol, TN; Brother, Dean Moore of Bristol, VA; Grandson Brian Johnson and wife Tarin of East Providence, RI; also surviving are ten nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, Senior Adult Ministry, 440 7th Street Place SW, Conover, NC 28613.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mrs. Johnson's arrangements.

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