Clarice M. Johnson

Clarice Mason Johnson, age 92 of Sydnorsville, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017. She was born June 20, 1925 a daughter of the late Samuel Edward Mason and Julia Grace Hancock Mason. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, James “Jimmy” Willard Johnson. They were married on July 1, 1952 and had many years of happy married life. Clarice was also preceded by sisters, Gladys McGhee and husband Wilson, Eunice Griffith and husband Walter; brother, Lloyd Mason and wives Doris and Elaine; and nephew, Leon Mason. She is survived by her daughter, Joy Johnson Swicegood and husband Gary; granddaughter, Morgan Rachael Swicegood and Jamie Carter; special nieces, Betty Jane McGhee and Bonnie Jo Sink who without their loving care for the last eight years she would have not have been able to stay at home; nieces, Linda Mason Lawrence and Neda Mason; special nephew, Dewey McGhee and wife Martha; nephews, Walter Griffith and wife Cynthia, Steward Mason and wife Susan, Monty Lamkin and Tammie; great-niece, Dawn Lawrence; great-nephews, Barry Sink and wife Kathy, Brian Sink and wife Tammy; great-great-niece, Whitney Long and husband Justin; great-great-nephew, Cole Lawrence; great-great-great-niece, Marley May Long. She also leaves her four legged babies, Fin, Ivi, and Auto who was by her side day and night and made her happy with their devotion. She was retired from E.I. DuPont with over 40 years of service. Clarice loved her family, cooking and doing for others. She was the kind of mother that your friends loved and called her mom too. She taught us to treat people the way you wanted to be treated- always say thank you and hi. Talk to your children about everything and just listen. She was beyond kind and we now know there is a new star in heaven. We would like to thank Rev. Chris Bennett and Dr. Kimberly Dulaney for their care, also family, friends and our church family. She attended Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Sydnorsville. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2017 with Rev. Chris Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of food and flowers please consider a donation to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, c/o Rita Doughton, 2085 Crooked Oak Rd, Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.