ESTELLE JOHNSON BARNES
Estelle went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2002, at 6:20 PM in Va. Beach, VA. She joined her husband, Harold, who passed away on July 18, 1985. She was born in Kenly, NC, to the late Sidney L. and Lou Johnson on Nov. 5, 1922.
She was predeceased by five of her brothers: Tyson, Vinson, Elmer, Ellie and Odell and two sisters: Mabel and Leora.
She is survived by two sons; Billy and Chris; two daughters; Marie Foreman and Belinda Fondren. Three brothers: Rohlings, Sidney and Curtis. She has nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Estelle was a Lifetime member of Davis Corner Fire Department Woman’s Auxiliary. She attended Epworth Methodist Church and had recently returned to Virginia Beach Freewill Baptist Church. She wants to thank the people at Epworth and Va. Beach Freewill Baptist for the times that you have helped her get to and at the services when she needed assistance. She was loved by many friends, especially Lila and Clarence, and relatives and will be missed.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2002, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park at 11:30 AM with a reception to follow at the Virginia Beach Freewill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of your choice. Altmeyer Funeral Home, Virginia Beach chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Chris and Jeannie
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you now and always.
Grandma was always there to lend us all a helping hand, and offer any kind of advice we ever needed. She will always be loved & remembered in our hearts & souls. I will pass her memory on with my two little girls, sharing with them what a very special great grandmother she is. We love you Grandma & Will Never Forget You.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Estelle’s family and friends, but they are especially with my best friend, Kelly. I am here for you should you need a friend to lean on! God bless you and your family!
-The Gretzler Family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Estelle was my dearest friend for over 30 years. I will miss her and think of her always.
Thinking of your family in this time of your loss. I came to know her because of my Mom LilA. She
was a good friend to my Mom and to me. She will be missed, and I will think of her always.
We miss you very much, but you have gone to a better place now. You can be with those you love and watch over us from heaven. We love you and will never forget.