Retha Collins Johnson, age 94, of New Tazewell, TN was born August 15, 1924 and passed away on Tuesday February 12, 2019 at her home. She was a lifetime member of Leatherwood Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for over 50 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Arthur (Cotton) Johnson
Parents: Edgar and Pearl Collins
Sons: Joey Johnson and Tommy Johnson
She is survived by her children: Carol Johnson
Johnny and wife Opal Johnson
Jackie Johnson
Nick Johnson
Annette and husband Buster Thompson
Steve and wife Gloria Johnson
Grandchildren: Tomi Lynn and husband Jeff Thrall
Erica and husband Shaun Rowe
Amy and husband Stephen Smith
Lucas and wife Brittany Johnson
Bailey and husband Les Howell
Emily Thompson
Great Grandchildren: Abigael Smith
Matthew Rowe
Samantha Thrall
Chloe Rowe
Coraline Smith
Brothers: Carl Collins
Randolph and wife Mary Ellen Collins
Several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to The Hopper Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday February 14th from 5 until 7 P.M. at Coffey Funeral Home in New Tazewell, the funeral service will follow at 7 P.M. in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel. The graveside service will be held Friday February 15th at 10 A.M. in Hopper Cemetery.
Ministers: Rev. Richard Collins
Rev. Harry Gent
Pallbearers: Kenneth Collins
Jeff Collins
Lucas Johnson
Shaun Rowe
Jeff Thrall
Stephen Smith
Don Johnson
Honorary Pallbearers: Les Howell
Margie Keck
Christine Stapleton
Kookie Laws
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