Stella Kathleen Johnson

Stella Kathleen Johnson, born on December 7, 1949, in Rocky Mount, NC, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2023, in Hickory, NC. She was 73.

Kathleen was the cherished daughter of Julien Johnson and Pattie Tyson Johnson Seigman and a beloved sister to Julien Johnson, Jr., Sarah Johnson Tripodi, and Tim Johnson. Always the one to provide comic relief among her siblings, her legacy of love and joy lives on through her children, Julie Coffey Moose, Brooke Coffey, Isaac Coffey, and Adam Coffey.

Throughout her life, Kathleen found immense joy in the things we often overlook, such as appreciating the nuanced palette of houses, the delicate flowers, and the allure of well-tended gardens. An enthusiast of old homes, antique furniture, and picturesque gardens, she had an innate ability to appreciate the beauty in life's details. Even in the later stages of her battle with Alzheimer's, Kathleen reminded all of us to find joy in the things we often overlook.

Kathleen's time with her grandchildren was marked by laughter and love. She found profound joy in each moment spent with them, and she would want her grandchildren to know she loved them immensely. While her battle with Alzheimer's took some moments away, the love she held for each grandchild was indelible.

Kathleen's unwavering support and encouragement made her an inspiration to her children. Her legacy is not just the memories shared but the enduring lessons of love, resilience, and the celebration of life's often overlooked joys.

May Kathleen's memory be a source of comfort and inspiration to us all.

A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home in Rocky Mount, NC, on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Followed by a Graveside Committal at Pineview Cemetery, Rocky Mount.