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Lois Johnson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 8, 2010.

Lois C. Johnson Lois Ceary Johnson, 86, of Cripple Creek slipped into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her loving children on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. Funeral service was held Monday, Sept. 5, 2010, at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Jack Rutherford, Mike Burton and Daniel Ceary officiating. Interment was in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. She was born May 25, 1924, in Cripple Creek, daughter of the late Claude and Clyde Jordan Moore. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, a devoted wife, a loving mother and a faithful servant to her friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carlie F. Ceary; second husband, David H. "Bud" Johnson; three grandchildren, Rhonda K. Rhudy, Robert Franklin Ceary and Tony Alan Warden; and three sisters, Virginia Dalton, Marie Barton and Doris Johnson. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Wesley Weiseman of Independence, Susan and Franklin Hawks of Chesapeake, and Joan and Stuart Warden of Max Meadows; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Frank Ceary of Galax, and the Rev. Daniel and Barbara Ceary of Maryland; a brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Margaret Moore of Troutdale; special nephew, Owen Moore of Cripple Creek; special friend, Ruth Lyon of Galax; a sister-in-law, Katherine Lowe of Cripple Creek; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 3016 Brush Creek Road, Ivanhoe, VA 24305; or Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.

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J. C. Dalton

August 30, 2019

Louis was a very special person and my dear Aunt. I miss seeing her and Uncle Bud, each time I visited Cripple Creek and the "Ole H0me Place." I really miss returning to the place where I was born, each time I returned to the Galax area to visit family. It was always a very special place to visit when I traveled home, for a visit. I have so many wonderful memories of Aunt Lois and Uncle Carley in my early years: visits at their house on the hill overlooking Cripplw Creek, and the bridge and Crockett's Chapel Methodist Church. I always looked forward to the visits to play with my cousins.
Also a great memory I have, is looking forward to a meal. Aunt Lois was a great cook and it made me think of an Amish Cafeteria in Lancaster, PA, "The Good and Plenty." The Moore Girls were great cooks, thanks to my grand-ma, my mom (Virginia), my other aunts- Marie and Doris, who deserve mention. I can't mention this without thinking of a true beneficiary of good cooking, my Uncle Wayne who is is in his 90's, a Godly man that is still with us.
I know, without a doubt, where Aunt Lois is now, she was such a kind and caring person- she is at home with the Lord, but we miss her very much, and pray that we will see her again in heaven. Love you always, Aunt Lois- J. C.

September 12, 2010

To The Ceary, Johnson, and Moore Families, You have our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lois was loved by many and will be missed. Sincerely, Will and Susan Wygal and Family

Ken Moore

September 9, 2010

Dear Family,

There is a moment in time when we are forced to reflect on life. The passing of Aunt Lois has caused me a need to do that.

In my life there have always been events and people that forced me to come to a time of reflection. The earliest years of my life were associated with Ceary hill, the family that I felt part of. Each of my memories are very special. The years before there was even an upstairs (steep steps) I can remember coming for summer walks and visiting Aunt Louis. Aunt Stella (who could not hear thunder) would come over sometimes while we were there and visit, Aunt Lois was so ever gracious. She was always a gracious lady and so very kind. I do not think she ever raised her voice in anger, yet you knew when she meant business. Uncle Carlie and Aunt Lois were a constant in an unruly life of a rebellious boy. Some of the greatest memories were in a time when the world was upside down to me and yet there was that constant. Your family for me was an oasis in a storm of life. There was always a place of security that I knew as your childhood home, a home that I wanted to be part of yet I did not want because it meant that I was going to have to live to a standard that I was not comfortable in. Yet the standard was on the cornerstone not of an old Railroad turn style, but on the Corner Stone of Jesus Christ. The words of my Uncle Carlie and my Aunt Lois would call to me through time from memories of the church in Brush Creek as a 12 year old boy, are you a Christian? Those family quiet times, rich in prayer and Scripture, were etched in my memories. I was able to thank Aunt Lois some years ago for that gift, a gift she was not aware of, a gift she gave me through her family’s life. Your parents played an eternal roll in the life of a young boy who today is a minister of the Corner Stone. I have had the honor to be an instrument that has led people to Christ. Because of Ceary Hill and its memories others know of Calvary’s Hill and its story.

Thanks for sharing Aunt Lois. I know the Lord Jesus has the pleasure of a gracious lady, your Mom and Dad around the throne.

Ava Harrell

September 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family, Lois was one of the kindest people I knew growing up. When our house flooded, I remember her taking me in her kitchen to eat. Special sympathies are extended to Owen for losing his Dad and Lois so close together. God bless all of you.

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J. C. Dalton

September 5, 2010

Dear Aunt Lois: We know that you are in heaven now. A place filled with love that knows no suffering. You are with those that love you who have proceeded you through faith and acts of kindness and love. We will miss you very much, but will always have wonderful memories of you to share with our children and grand-children. May the Lord bless you and keep you. Precious Memories, JC and Emma

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