Hodgie Shearin Johnson

Hodgie Shearin Johnson
December 17, 2021
Raleigh, North Carolina - Hodgie Shearin Allsbrook Johnson, age 75, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Sherry, as she was known, was born on May 18, 1946 in Rocky Mount. She was the daughter of the late Robert Whitehead Allsbrook, Sr. and Ruby Shearin Allsbrook.
Sherry grew up in Enfield, NC and graduated from Meredith College in 1968 where she received a BA in Business/Economics. She spent the majority of her career at the Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce where she served for 32 years. At the time of her retirement, she was the Chief Operating Officer. Her accomplishments included helping to create the Rocky Mount Area Chamber Business Expo and the NorthEastern Entrepreneurial Roundtable. She was a dedicated member of Lakeside Baptist Church where she served as a deacon.
Family meant everything to Sherry. A loving daughter and sister, she came from a large extended family with whom she was very close. Upon becoming a mother, she was completely devoted to her children, who were the pride of her life. She was later blessed with three grandchildren whom she loved and adored. "GiGi" constantly doted on them and they provided her with an endless amount of joy.
Sherry leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughter, Shannon Johnson Haynes and husband David of Arlington, VA; son, Brian Edward Johnson and wife Cherie of Raleigh; grandchildren, Emory Jane Haynes, Caroline Allsbrook Haynes and Coleman Anthony Johnson. Sherry will also be remembered by her brother Robert Whitehead Allsbrook Jr. and wife Jackie of Rocky Mount and their children Kathryn "Kitty" Allsbrook Turner (Carl) and Robert Whitehead Allsbrook, III (Julia). She is also survived by several aunts and many cousins whom she loved.
The service will be scheduled for a later date and will be published on the funeral home's website.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.