Cathy Lynn Crabb Johnson, 60, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ Thursday, February 13, 2014 at her home. She was born May 7, 1953, to Charles and Mary Helen Pounds Crabb. She was born again at the age of 26. She was a 1971 graduate of Booneville High School. She then attended NEMCC and the University of Mississippi graduating in 1975. She taught at the Child Development Center, Prentiss Public Schools, Kossuth Elementary School, West Union Attendance Center and Walnut Elementary School.
She was a faithful pastor’s wife and teacher for 41 years, and taught many children the Word of God in Sunday School classes. She used her talent and passion for playing the piano to honor the Lord. She was a public school teacher for 38 years, helping children find their voice with speech therapy. She loved supporting her children and grandchildren in whatever activity in which they were involved, especially ballgames. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching birds, and growing daylilies. She was the best “Meme” in the world to her grandchildren. She was also a wonderful caretaker to her parents. She was adored by her husband, children and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, February 16, 2014, at Gaston Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Johnson, Bro. Chip Johnson, Bro. Floyd Lamb and Mr. Mark Franz officiating. Burial will be in Booneville Cemetery. Services are under the direction of McMillan Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband, Mike Johnson, whom she married May, 25, 1973; her son, Chip (Amanda) Johnson of Randolph; two daughters, Jade (Josh) Hutchens of Booneville and Amber (Kyle) Heard of Pontotoc; her parents, Charles and Mary Helen Crabb of Booneville; a sister, Cindy (John) Simmons of Savannah, TN; five grandchildren, Kaylee Faith Johnson, Kylee Grace Johnson, Kellan Hope Johnson, Kynslee Lane Johnson and Brody Kyle Hutchens; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, R.C. and Mollie Edna Crabb and Eldon and Nina Pounds.
Pallbearers are Wayne Stutts, Mark Franz, Josh Hutchens, Kyle Heard, Josh Simmons, Michael Hopper, Brian Johnson and Bro. Lane Finley.
Honorary pallbearers are the faculty and staff of Walnut Elementary School.
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