Margaret "Dianne" Rankin Johnston's Obituary
Margaret "Dianne" Rankin Johnston, 71, of Huntersville died July 6, 2025. Dianne was born on January 22, 1954 in Cabarrus County to the late Kirksey Dunn Rankin and Bannah Holbrook Rankin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Oliver "Lloyd" Johnston, Jr., whom she loved very much. Dianne and Lloyd enjoyed cruises, camping in their RV and going to the beach.
Dianne spent her career in community banking in Huntersville and graduated from North Mecklenburg High School. She was a member of the Huntersville Lions Club and Huntersville First Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School to children and worked with the youth group. She was a classic Southern lady in the best sense of the word, who made covered dishes for potlucks, read cookbooks, and loved her flower garden and sweet tea. Dianne was known for her love of others, friendliness and kind nature.
Survivors include her daughter, Connie Johnston and husband Tim Cababa of Huntersville; son, Nathan Johnston of Charlotte; sister, Sue Baity, brother, Kirk Rankin; and granddaughter, Simone Johnston Cababa.
A funeral service will be held at 10 AM Thursday, July 10 at First Baptist Church- Huntersville. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A reception will immediately follow burial.
The family would like to thank the Northlake House and VITAS Healthcare for caring for Dianne.
In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting potted Southern plants (hydrangeas, camellias, azaleas, gardenias, etc) or donations towards a memorial garden to honor Dianne and Lloyd.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is assisting the family, online condolences may be made at https://www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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