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Obituary of Evelyn LeHew Johnston

EVELYN LeHEW JOHNSTON

Virginian Pilot 10-17-2004

FRANKLIN - Evelyn LeHew Johnston, 87, a beloved mother and "Granny" who
was affectionately known as "Gaga" to many, died Oct. 26, 2004, at
Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Rice Lake, Wis., a daughter of
the late Montz Cornelius and Helen Anderson LeHew, she was a supervisor
with Wisconsin Bell prior to relocating to Franklin in 1945. Mrs.
Johnston worked briefly for both Lankford Florist and Rose Brothers
Jewelers before joining Union Camp Corportation where she worked for 22
years as a sales correspondent. Gaga, an avid neelework crafter and
accomplished artist, enjoyed her yard work and bird watching. She was
active in the Senior Circle of Southampton Memorial Hospital and was a
past board member and treasurer. For the Franklin/Southampton Community
Concert Association for which the 1987-88 season was dedicated. She was
a member of Bethany Lutheran Church of Rice Lake, had attended Franklin
Baptist Church and truly loved her church family at Grace Memorial
United Methodist Church in Sedley, where she was involved in many
special projects.

Survivors include her two daughters, Sandra J. Kirkland of Sedley and
Sherry J. Bradshaw of Alabama; four grandchildren, Rob Bradshaw of
Sedley, Kristi Bradshaw Atkins of Phenix City, Ala., Ryan Lawrence
Kirkland and Kirby Claire Kirkland, both of Sedley; a great-grandson,
David Allen Atkins; a nephew, who she loved like a son, Greg Moore and
wife Kathy; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loved ones and dear
friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Clair S. Johnston; a
sister, Gladys L. Moore; and a son-in-law, Thurloe Kirkland.

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace Memorial United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 73, Sedley, VA 23878, with the Rev. Elizabeth
Von Trapp Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring
Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at
Wright Funeral Home and suggest memorials be made to the church.

This colorful, lively and energetic lady, will truly be missed.



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Evelyn LeHew Johnston died 26 Oct 2004 in Franklin at age 87. She was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, daughter of Montz Cornelius LeHew and Helen Anderson LeHew. She worked for Wisconsin Bell and Union Camp Corporation and lived in Franklin, Virginia.

Funeral services were held 20 Oct 2004 at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church in Sedley, Virginia, officiated by the Rev. Elizabeth Von Trapp Walker. Burial followed in Poplar Spring Cemetery.

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EVELYN LeHEW JOHNSTON

FRANKLIN - Evelyn LeHew Johnston, 87, a beloved mother and "Granny" who
was affectionately known as "Gaga" to many, died Oct. 26, 2004, at
Southampton Memorial Hospital. Born in Rice Lake, Wis., a daughter of
the late Montz Cornelius LeHew and Helen Anderson LeHew, she was a supervisor
with Wisconsin Bell prior to relocating to Franklin in 1945. Mrs.
Johnston worked briefly for both Lankford Florist and Rose Brothers
Jewelers before joining Union Camp Corporation where she worked for 22
years as a sales correspondent. Gaga, an avid needlework crafter and
accomplished artist, enjoyed her yard work and bird watching. She was
active in the Senior Circle of Southampton Memorial Hospital and was a
past board member and treasurer for the Franklin/Southampton Community
Concert Association for which the 1987-88 season was dedicated. She was
a member of Bethany Lutheran Church of Rice Lake, had attended Franklin
Baptist Church and truly loved her church family at Grace Memorial
United Methodist Church in Sedley, where she was involved in many
special projects.

Survivors include her two daughters, Sandra J. Kirkland of Sedley and
Sherry J. Bradshaw of Alabama; four grandchildren, Rob Bradshaw of
Sedley, Kristi Bradshaw Atkins of Phenix City, Ala., Ryan Lawrence
Kirkland and Kirby Claire Kirkland, both of Sedley; a great-grandson,
David Allen Atkins; a nephew, who she loved like a son, Greg Moore and
wife Kathy; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loved ones and dear
friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Clair S. Johnston; a
sister, Gladys L. Moore; and a son-in-law, Thurloe Kirkland.

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday [20 Oct 2004] at Grace Memorial United
Methodist Church, P.O. Box 73, Sedley, VA 23878, with the Rev. Elizabeth
Von Trapp Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Spring
Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday [19 Oct 2004] from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at
Wright Funeral Home and suggest memorials be made to the church.

This colorful, lively and energetic lady will truly be missed.

––– Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Evelyn LeHew Johnston                  |
| Age   | 87                                     |
| Birth | 1917 (estimated); Rice Lake, Wisconsin |
| Death | 26 Oct 2004; Franklin, Virginia        |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                   | Relationship             | Residence            |
|------------------------|--------------------------|----------------------|
| Evelyn LeHew Johnston  | Decedent                 | Franklin, Virginia   |
| Clair S. Johnston      | Husband                  | —                    |
| Montz Cornelius LeHew  | Father                   | —                    |
| Helen Anderson LeHew   | Mother                   | —                    |
| Sandra J. Kirkland     | Daughter                 | Sedley, Virginia     |
| Sherry J. Bradshaw     | Daughter                 | Alabama              |
| Rob Bradshaw           | Grandson                 | Sedley, Virginia     |
| Kristi Bradshaw Atkins | Granddaughter            | Phenix City, Alabama |
| Ryan Lawrence Kirkland | Grandson                 | Sedley, Virginia     |
| Kirby Claire Kirkland  | Granddaughter            | Sedley, Virginia     |
| David Allen Atkins     | Great-grandson           | —                    |
| Greg Moore             | Nephew                   | —                    |
| Kathy Moore            | Wife of nephew           | —                    |
| Gladys L. Moore        | Sister (predeceased)     | —                    |
| Thurloe Kirkland       | Son-in-law (predeceased) | —                    |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value             |
|----------|-------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
| Name     | Virginian Pilot   |
| Date     | 17 Oct 2004       |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Worked for Wisconsin Bell
• Worked for Union Camp Corporation for 22 years
• Member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church
• Member of Senior Circle of Southampton Memorial Hospital
• Past board member and treasurer of Franklin/Southampton Community Concert Association
• Also known as "Gaga"
• Birth name was Evelyn LeHew

		
[See also:
www.findagrave.com/memorial/101510886/evelyn-gertrude-johnston
www.findagrave.com/memorial/101510922/clair_sylvester-johnston (spouse)
www.findagrave.com/cemetery/51709/poplar-spring-cemetery
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~vaschs/pscindex.txt
]


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