Rachel Ellen Johnson

At an early age, Ellen professed her faith and became a dedicated member of Leatherwood Baptist Church. She cherished participating in every service alongside her family and friends. Even when faced with signifi cant health challenges, she made every effort to attend whenever mobility permitted. When she was homebound, she eagerly awaited her family's return to hear details about the service, whether the church was fi lled, and—most importantly—if anyone was saved and joined the church. Her church family remained a cornerstone of her life, and she deeply treasured the enduring love and support they extended to her.

She deeply loved and looked out for her brothers and sisters. Though she didn't have kids of her own, she treated all her nieces and nephews like her own, supported their dreams, and absolutely cherished babysitting and spoiling the little ones.

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband - Edgar Ralph Johnson; Mother - Edna Marie (Johnson) England; father - Robert Benjamin England; Sister - Shirley Ann (England) Tolliver; Brothers – Thomas Ellsworth England and Robert England, Jr.; Brother-in-laws – Author “A.T.” Tolliver, Joe Johnson, Danny Johnson, Earl Johnson, Hubert Johnson, J.T. Johnson, Eugene Johnson, Roy Johnson; and sister-in-law - Barbara Janice (Jessee) England, and Shirley Lester.

She is survived by Brother - Jimmy Arnwine England, Sisters – Lottie Edna (England) Shoffner, Dottie Lou (England) Braden; Brother-in-laws - Cecil Gary Braden, Homer Johnson and sister-in-law - Hazel Keanaaina; Nieces & Nephews - Sharon (Curtis) Tolliver, Buddy (Savannah Cole) Tolliver, Shela (Byron) Ament, Trevor (Heather) England, Tracy Treece, Chad (Beth Braden), Heather (Seth) Spradlin, Todd (Amanda) Tolliver, Robert (Katie Hill) Braden; Great nieces and nephews - Adam (Ashley) Ament, Dakota (Ashley) Tolliver, Cheyenne (Johnny) Hensley, Serenity England, Malcolm England, Wyatt Treece, Ryan Treece, Harper Braden, Everett Braden, Nora Braden and a host of great, great nieces and nephews, family and friends.

The family would like to thank Angela Thornsbury, Fort Sanders Regional employees, Parkwest medical employees, Amedisys, UT wound care Talbot, and all that helped with her unwavering care.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Sharps Chapel.

Minister: Tim Sharp

Obituary: Buddy Tolliver

Pallbearers - Curtis Tolliver, Buddy Tolliver, Byron Ament, Trevor England, Chad Braden, Robert Braden

Honorary Pallbearers - Dakota Tolliver, Todd Tolliver, Adam Ament, Malcolm England, Ryan Treece, Wyatt Treece, Everett Braden

Singer: Savannah Cole