Emily Zaydell Johnson

Emily Zaydell Johnson, age 81 of Callaway, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at her home. She was born April 29, 1940 in Ferrum, VA. Zaydell was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Carrie Guilliams and her husband, Henry D. Johnson. Surviving are her sons, Tim Johnson of Callaway and Todd Johnson of Rocky Mount; daughter, Emily Quate (Nathan); grandchildren, Trevor Johnson, Sierra Johnson, and Jasper Quate; sisters, Nancy Holland (Ray) of Hardy, Vera Payne of Vinton, Gay Beeghly (Don) of Ferrum, and Linda Rakes of Ferrum; brother, Larry Guilliams (Pat) of Ferrum; numerous nieces and nephews. Zaydell was strong in her faith and shared her faith with the people she met. Funeral services will be conducted at Flora Funeral Chapel, 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022. Interment will follow in the Callaway Community Cemetery. Her family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.