Obituary: Annie Ruth Johnson
Mrs. Annie Ruth Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday morning, October 14, 2026, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville.
A native and lifelong resident of Greene County, she was born May 1, 1940, the daughter of the late Albert and Mattie Rouse Johnson. Annie Ruth was the consummate homemaker, dedicating her life to creating a warm, welcoming home and devoting herself entirely to the family she so lovingly adored. She was a devoted wife, a beloved mother, a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, and a faithful sister.
In her professional life, she worked for several years with the former North State Garment Company in Farmville. She later partnered with a long-time friend to form a successful local cleaning service, which she co-owned and operated until her retirement.
Her faith was the cornerstone of her life. As a dedicated and faithful member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Annie Ruth served for more than 30 years as a Sunday School Teacher. She was a regular fixture in the congregation until her health began to decline. Her life was an example and legacy of faith, hard work, and unconditional love.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Mable J. Miller, Pauline J. Davis, Ruby J. Francis, Fred L. Johnson, Floyd Johnson, and Pete Johnson.
Her surviving family includes her husband of 67 years, Leslie Lee Johnson; children, Theresa Johnson Howell (Johnnie Ray) of Hookerton and Pam Johnson Jones (Lee) of Snow Hill; grandchildren, Justin Howell (Courtney) of Goldsboro, Josh Howell (Stacey) of Hookerton, Meagan Stern (Billy) of Fayetteville, and Matt Jones (Brooke) of Farmville; great-grandchildren, Kailyn Stern, Cole Howell, Colton Stern, Lily Howell, Emma Howell, Mattie Jones, Weston Howell, and Maylee Jones; siblings, Janice Harrell of Ormondsville, Joan Smith of Hookerton, Hilda Clemmons (Carroll) of Hugo, David Johnson (Doris) of Hookerton and Randy Johnson (Barbara) of Hookerton; a sister-in-law, Emma Lou Johnson of Hookerton; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 18th, at the Chapel of Taylor-Tyson Funeral Service with Pastor Frank Rice and Pastor Josh Howell officiating. Interment will immediately follow at the Snow Hill Cemetery.
The family will greet friends and extended relatives on Sunday at the cemetery following the Committal Service and other times at the Johnson residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, PO Box 250, Hookerton, NC 28538.
Condolences may be expressed at www.taylor-tyson.com
