of Jonesboro, AR
June 8, 1924 - July 9, 2007
Pearl Johnson, age 83, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, July 9, 2007. She was born in Trumann, AR to A.A. Cragg and Lou Ann Watkins Cragg. At age 21 months, she lost her mother and was taken into the home of Sarah Ellen Hodge Keenon and William K. Keenon and raised as their daughter. She was preceded in death by both sets of parents. She was also preceded in death by her two loving husbands, Cecil Leroy Johnson to whom she was married 49 years, and Ruble M. Casey to whom she was married seven years. Pearl had two brothers, Roy Allen Cragg and Elgin Eudell Cragg and a sister Verna Mae Cragg Henry who preceded her in death. She was employed at General Electric for 23 years and worked in 59 frame.
She is survived by her three daughters, Wilma Freeman, Mavis Stark, and Glenda Eldridge and their spouses, Ron, Jim and Paul. She leaves behind a brother Al Craig, Jr., five grandchildren, Todd Freeman, Michelle Stark Cliff, Melissa Stark St.Clair, Autumn Freeman Baker, Dr. Drew Eldridge, thirteen great grandchildren, Adam, Seth, Will and Grace Freeman; Bryon Cliff; Philip, Matthew and Anna St.Clair; Mary Mattison and Will Baker; Ethan, Cooper and Miles Eldridge and one great great grandson, Dillan Freeman. She is also survived by two stepsons, Gary and Larry Casey and a very special lady, her lifelong childhood friend, Doris Barber Harrison.
Funeral services will be held under the direction of Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 10 a.m. with Pastors Ken Winningham and Bob Heath officiating. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shane Baker, Bryon Cliff, Adam Freeman, Seth Freeman, Todd Freeman, Phil Hetler and Larry Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Al Craig, Jr., Paul Eldridge, Ron Freeman, Jim Stark, Willie Heath, Paul Bean, Sr., Dean Williams, Jack Elrod, and her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandson.
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16 Condolence(s)
Lindsey Motl
Thursday, August 2, 2007
My condolences to the family. You are in my prayers.
Mavis
Saturday, July 14, 2007
My gratitude to all of you who have visited this site and posted your expressions of sympathy to our family. Mother has suffered so much these past three months but she is "Home Free" now and is feasting at the table of our Lord. Her pain and suffering are no more and for that we are greatful. May God bless each of you for your kind words and expressions of sympathy to us. In HIS Love, Mavis
Sharron Turman
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Glenda, Mavis and Wilma. Words can never say what our hearts feel. Your mom was also a mother to me. I will cherish forever the memories that I have of her. Her firm hand and her beautiful smile will never be forgotten. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you during this most difficult time. I love you all and will keep you constantly in my prayers.
JUDY WARNICK
Friday, July 13, 2007
Wilma, Mavis, Glenda & Family, I know this is a difficult time for you. I just wanted you to know my prayers and thoughts are with you. Judy warnick
Brian House
Friday, July 13, 2007
I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.
Dan & Katheryn Melton
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Mavis, Wilma & Genda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Your Mother was with you a long time. Cherish the memories you were able to share together. She will always be missed but she will always be with you in your heart.
David Johnson
Thursday, July 12, 2007
I am sorry for your lost. I work with Wilma at G E for A long time.
Brenda & Harold Wilcox
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Wilma, Mavis, & Glenda Our love and prayers are with you as you start life without your Mom. Take comfort in knowing that the hope that we have in Jesus Christ covers all of our hurts in this life. She is "gone from your sight but not gone". Love in Christ Brenda & Harold Wilcox
Reba
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Wilma and family, you are in my prayers, my heart and my thoughts. I can only Imagine what beauty and peace Sis. Johnson is beholding. Love to you all!! Reba
judy mcmillon grooms
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Glenda, I just wanted to say that I was thinking about you in this time of loss. Your mother was so beautiful just like her girls. Love, Judy(McMillon)Grooms
Jim & Wanda Turman
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the Johnson family during this time of grief but we grieve not as those without hope. We know in whom out trust is placed and am firmly convinced that He is able to keep that which we have committed unto Him. Someday we will see her again!! We love you!!
Bobby Poynor
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
My condolence to the family
DEBBIE ROSE HAYS HILL
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Mavis, Wilma, Glenda and Families, My deepest sympathy to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. LOVE YOU ALL, Debbie Rose Hays Hill
Debbie Shannon Johnston
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Wilma & Family, I'm sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers during this difficult time.
Vicki Mead
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
So sorry. My prayers are with you and your families.
Debbie Whitney
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Mavis, Wilma, Glenda and Family, We send our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family Gary, Debbie & Adam Whitney & David & Tara Bellomy & Marge Ratliff