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Annette Johnson Obituary
Wade—Ms. Annette Matthews Johnson, 76, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020.
Due to the recent COVID-19 restrictions, the family will have a drive by visitation and funeral service where you will be able to speak to the family and hear the service while staying in the safety of your vehicle.
The family will receive friends during the drive by visitation outside of Butler Funeral Home in Stedman from 9:30am to 11:00am, Thursday, June 18. The drive in service will follow at 11:00 am. Officiating will be Pastor Joe Hickson and Pastor Tommy Honeycutt. A private burial will follow for the family only.
The family will also receive friends at other times at the barn behind the family home at 7964 Maxwell Road, Wade.
Annette was born in Cumberland County to the late Wade and Oleta Matthews. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James "Harvey" Johnson, Jr. and a sister, Joyce Smith.
Annette and her late husband Harvey farmed for many years as their sons were growing up. She also worked and retired as a bookkeeper for Cumberland County School System. In addition, she was a pianist for many churches in the area, including Stedman Baptist Church, Center Baptist Church, and Oak Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Wade Johnson & wife, Cheryl Seward Johnson of Arlington, VA and Brian Harvey Johnson & wife, Lisa Suther Johnson of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Carenna, Bryce, Alana and Grant Johnson; sisters, Gale Bullard & husband, Mack, of Wade and Karen Melvin & husband, Glenn, of Autryville; and a brother-in-law, Woodrow Smith of Salemburg.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Annette's honor to the Lupus Foundation of America at lupus.org.
Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman, NC 28391.
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jeffery harrison
June 17, 2020
All of the family is in my thoughts and prayers
Becky Hinson
June 17, 2020
It was always a pleasure to talk with Annette and just feel the joy she had inside her! She loved her Harvey and her boys and beloved sisters and all her family! I talked with her recently and she seemed so happy!
Fred Tornow and Cheryl Matthews Tornow
June 17, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
CFred Tornow
June 17, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Janet Howard
June 17, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to Annettes Family Michael and Brian...she is without a doubt the most brightest ray of sunshine to meet and know ...we will miss her beauty...her God given talent of playing the piano...her smile and soulful sea of blue eyes but most of all her big heart for others in her community ❤❤ May God be with you all during this difficult time..much love From our Family to yours...Janet Williams Howard and Family❤❤
Jody Strawn
June 17, 2020
Workedcwith Annette at D7. She was always so kind and fun to be around. She will surely be missed.
Tricia Smith
June 16, 2020
So very sorry to learn of Annettes death. She was a delightful friend and a wonderful mother, sister, and friend. Our deepest sympathy for everyone in the family. She will be missed and we pray all of you find peace in knowing she rests with her Heavenly Father and we will see her again one day in heaven. God bless all of you. Tricia, Drew and Clay Smith
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