Gladys Strickland Johnson

She is survived by her daughters, Charlene Davis and husband Joe, Susan Marler and husband Gary; son, Brad Johnson; brothers, Glenn and Gerald Strickland; grandchildren, Alexandra Bennett, Jordan Marler, Charlie Davis, Sophia Ellavsky, Maya Ellavsky and Nikolai Ellavsky; five great grandchildren. In addition to ther parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Haywood Johnson; daughter, Caroline Ellavsky; brother, Bruce Strickland; and sister, Evelyn Strickland Ward.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association

2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202, or to Rock Spring Baptist Church 34 Rock Springs Church Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549. The family will receive friends on Saturday immediately following the service at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the Johnson family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.