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Carolyn Bowden Johnson

January 15, 1940 ~ April 22, 2018

Wilson - Lillie Carolyn Johnson, age 78, 1/15/1940-4/22/2018, wife of Robert Johnson (predeceased), loving mother of Glenda Wagner (Russell) of Chatham, VA, Gina Jones (Edwin) of Rocky Mount, Tereasa Davis (Rock) of Bailey, Wanda Surles (Shorty) of Spring Hope, Robert Johnson Jr. (Pamela) of Middlesex, Mark Johnson (Debbie) of Rocky Mount and Brian Johnson (Vicki) of South Hill, VA. She is also survived by loving best friend, Harry Allen of Bailey, sister-in-law, Becky Bowden of Commerce, GA, 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren (3 on the way) 1 great-great-grandchild, 1 niece, many cousins, special friends Gail Allen, Bonnie Allen, Sheryl Ford, Queenie Quigley, Carol Johnson and many more. Carolyn is predeceased by husband, Robert Johnson, brother, Jim Bowden, sister, Mary Ann Bowden, father, William C. Bowden, mother, Mary L. Dorsey, grandson, Jason Godwin, great-grandson, James Ford Jr. and son-in-law, Paul Godwin. Mama will be loving remembered for cooking, especially 7-layer chocolate cake, Christmas candies and cornbread. She will also be missed for her gentle touch. She never met a stranger. The family would like to thank Dr. Bynum and staff, Dr. Chand and staff, Devita, Wilson Life Point, Wilson Fire Rescue, Rex Hospital and all her friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com. Visitation Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services 661 English Rd Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> (252) 937-8886 --> | Wednesday 4/25, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Service Location Not Available Thursday 4/26, 1:00 pm

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  1. I have too many memories, she left the world a better place, love her dearly. Even though we met by me marring her brother, she was and will always be my Sister. With the love of Christ and prayers to the rest of the family. Becky Bowden

  2. My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Johnson Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Crystal Giles – Bridgestone Firestone


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