Obituary: Johnsie Farrington Graham-Earnhardt, 98, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at her residence. Johnsie was born April 30, 1916 in Ashe County to John Franklin and Cordelia Osborne Farrington. She worked and retired from Cannon Mills and was of the Presbyterian faith. Johnsie was married to the late D.G. Graham and the late Aaron Earnhardt. Survivors include three daughters, Melinda G. Willis (Jim) of Mint Hill, NC, Jo Anne G. Perry (Ronald) of Charlotte, and Kay Musselwhite (Frank) of China Grove; a son, Phillip Graham (Tisha) of Landis; and a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Graham of China Grove; ten grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two husbands; a son, Larry Graham; three brothers; and one sister. A graveside service will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 17, 2015 at West Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Mark Burns officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:30 p.m. prior to the service at Whitley's Funeral Home. The family would like to give a special thank you to Rowan Hospice especially Sherry Cook, Amber Wagoner, and Rev. Jordan. Memorials can be made to Rowan Hospice 720 Grove St. Salisbury, NC 28144 or Mt. Zion United Church of Christ 1415 S. Main St. China Grove, NC 28023. Online condolences can be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation:
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday January 17, 2015 Whitley's Funeral Home
Service:
1:00 P.M. Saturday January 17, 2015 West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, North Carolina
Interment:
West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, North Carolina