Persis B. Johnson

Persis B. Johnson, 95, of Bartlett, TN, passed away on November 11, 2019, at home surrounded by her beloved family. Her passion for life was displayed as both, artist, and a teacher. Persis’ zest for life was always on display. She has a deep caring generous spirt that was treasured by her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clay Johnson, her daughters; Wendy Snow and Deborah Johnson, and her twin sister, Roxanne Gerring. Persis is survived by her daughter, Amy Romelle West, her grandchildren; Chris Davis (Kelly), Joseph Stephens, Christy Stephens, her great grandchildren; Christopher Davis, Rylan Davis, Chloe Smith, and her great great grandchildren; Lillianna Smith and Isabella Nelson.

The family will receive friends beginning at 1p with a funeral service to follow at 2pm, on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Pkwy, Bartlett, TN 38133. Interment will follow in Bartlett Ellendale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.