Wilma Lawson Johnson
July 1, 1926 ~ July 1, 2012
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Wilma Lawson Johnson, 86, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Givens Healthcare Center.
A native of Hot Springs, NC, she was daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Jesse Miller Lawson. Wilma was also preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Martin Johnson who died in 2007. She worked as a bank teller for Northwestern Bank in Fletcher for a number of years. Wilma was an actively involved member of Arden Presbyterian Church.
Wilma is survived by two daughters, Amy Johnson McGrath of Cleveland, TN and Lisa Johnson Ballance of Greenville, NC and by one son, Nelson Clark Johnson of Princeton, NC. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A Celebration of Life service for Wilma will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2012 in the main sanctuary of Arden Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Ken Crabb officiating. Burial will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Children, Your mom was dear to Pat and I. Whenever we were around her it was all about us, how we were doing. There are three moms in heaven for sure, mine, pat’s and yours. we will miss her, she blessed my life. charles thomas
Amy, Lisa and Clark
This world is much less bright without your Mom. She was such a great and pleasant, true lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Terri & Wilton Davis
this world will miss such a fine lady.it was such a pleasure to have known her and nelson.
Clark, we are so sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you and your entire family in this difficult time. We are here if you need anything , your extended family Mandy, Ben, Freddy , Linda and Riley Love you and Tammy
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and am thankful to have the pleasure of seeing her recently. She was such a beautiful lady that will be truly missed.
To the family of Wilma: I only met her once and that was when I helped my brother do some doors for her. She was a very pleasent and wonderful person. Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Don Thomas
Dear family,
Wilma has left a big bright light behind, as shedid every day of her life. Her smile and optimism was something I could always count on whenever I saw her. I never heard her complain about anything. Oh, what an inspiration she was to me! She will be missed down here, but I look forward to seeing her smile again, someday.
We are so sorry for your loss. It has been a pleasure knowing such a sweet & loving lady.
Lisa, so sorry about your mom. We will always hold fond memories of our childhood with our wonderful Royal Pines parents. You are blessed to have such wonderful parents, our thoughts are with you. Stan, Brenda, Scott, and Brett Schreiber
Rick and I are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a positive and inspirational person. I have missed seeing her in church. I was out of town for the 4th and didn’t realize she had passed until after the service. I wish we had had the chance to see you and pay our respects. Take care Amy and know that we are thinking and praying for you. Marcia and Rick Grant