LOIS PETERSON JOHNSON passed away December 28, 2016 at age 92. Lois was a lifelong resident of Burgaw NC. She was an artist, gardener, businesswoman and loving mother. Her home is filled with her many paintings, drawings, decorations and handmade crafts. Her friends and family cherished the many generous gifts she created and shared. Lois had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her yard and tending her colorful flowers. She loved the adventures of traveling and discovering new places. She owned and operated Johnson Florist along with her dear friend and sister-in-law Pearl Barnhill for 30 years. She and her husband opened Johnson Grocery, the first modern supermarket in Burgaw in 1961. In later years she operated a shoe store, a real estate firm, and an antique store with her dear friend Pam DeSpain.
Lois was a lifelong member of Burgaw Presbyterian Church and was recognized for her contributions as a Deacon and an Elder of the church. She was grateful for opportunities to help others in the church and the community she loved. Her most important social organization was the Eastern Star, of which she was a member for decades.
Lois is predeceased by parents Connie and Addie Peterson, husband Johnny, daughter Connie and many friends who knew her best. She is survived by daughter Jonette Powell and granddaughter Sheila of Spencer NC; Granddaughter Constance Rowe of Ivanhoe and Stephen Rowe of Wilmington; son Johnnie Johnson of Burgaw, Granddaughter Lauren Johnson of Norfolk VA, and Elise Johnson of New York City, NY, and many cousins, friends and extended family. She had a life filled with successes and failures, joy and troubles. Yet she maintained a positive outlook throughout.
Funeral Services will be held at Burgaw Presbyterian Church Saturday December 31, 2016 at 1:00 PM. The Reverend William Davis will officiate. The family will receive friends at Harrell's Funeral Home on Friday December 30 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burgaw Presbyterian Church PO Box 565 Burgaw, NC 28425 or the Pender County Library PO Box 879 Burgaw, NC 28425.
A service of Harrell's Funeral Home and Cremation Service Burgaw, NC