Evelyn S. Johnson

A graveside service for Evelyn S. Johnson was held Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 11: a. m. from Old Pearl Valley Cemetery with Rev. Wade Chappell officiating.   McClain-Hays Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

Mrs. Johnson, 97, of Philadelphia, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at the Neshoba County Nursing Home.

A longtime resident of the Arlington Community in Neshoba County, she was a retired supervisor from Wells-Lamont, loved crafts, art and gardening.  Mrs. Johnson was a member of Old Pearl Valley Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and was also a member of WMU. 

Survivors include two sons, Bobby (Christine) Johnson and Don Johnson, both of Philadelphia; grandchildren, Morrise Johnson, Tony Johnson, Angelia James, and Haden Johnson; great-grandchildren, Brayden Johnson, Hunter James, and Ashlyn James; two sisters-in-law, Jewel Sistrunk and Maria Sistrunk; numerous nieces, nephews and their families. 

Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by husband, John A. Johnson; son, John Dee Johnson; sister, Cloteel Purvis; brothers, Earl, Glidell, James, Tommy, and Derwood Sistrunk.

Pallbearers were Morrise Johnson, Tony Johnson, Haden Johnson, Shannon James, Hunter James, Ashlyn James, and Jamye Sistrunk. 

Donations can be made to Old Pearl Valley Cemetery Fund.