Sammie Johnson's Obituary
Sammie H. Johnson, 72, of Harrisburg, died Sunday, September 30th at her home. She was born in Spruce Pine, NC, April 10, 1940 to Samuel and Zera Wiseman Howell. Sammie served as a Kindergarten teacher at Northside Christian Academy for 31 years.
Survivors include her husband Phil; two sons P. Christopher Johnson and wife Deborah of Harrisburg, NC; and son Kevin M. Johnson and his wife Valerie of Lincolnton, NC. Six grandchildren include Bethanie 25, Philip 24, Russell 21, Michael 17, Caleb 15, and Brianna 12; one great-grandchild, Kaden 1; and one sister Lucille Cook of Spruce Pine, NC. She was preceded in death by three sisters.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Northside Academy for Early Learning, 333 Jeremiah Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262.
Visitation will be at James Funeral Home, 10520 Arahova Dr., Huntersville, NC from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, October 2nd.
A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, October 3rd at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Boyles and Rev. Barry Shearer officiating. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens.
James Funeral Homes is serving the family. www.jamesfuneralhomeLKN.com.
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