Joan Johnson
Guyton – Mrs. Joan Johnson, 69, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015, at Effingham County Extended Care.
Mrs. Joan was born in Savannah and lived in Guyton for a number of years. She was a childcare provider at Kathys Day Kare and of the Baptist faith.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Johnson.
Survivors include her two sons, James “Doodle” Johnson of Guyton and Jackie Johnson of Pooler; daughter, Melody Ann Johnson of Guyton; sister, June Lambert of Midway; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Riggs Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with interment to follow in the Springfield Annex.
Condolences may be made at riggsfh.com
Riggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wylene M. Odom “Granny”
Guyton - Mrs. Wylene M. Odom “Granny,” 83, passed away Thursday morning, April 30, 2015, at Effingham County Extended Care.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James E. Odom Sr., and a son, Davey C. Odom.
Granny loved life and everything it had to offer. She was always willing to help if needed. She adored her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an avid homemaker and gardener. Animals had a place in her life, especially a bird and three donkeys.
She attended Countryside Baptist Church.
She is survived by three brothers, Junior McIntosh, Marion McIntosh (Louise) and Owen McIntosh (Bea); three children, James E. Odom, Jr. (Debbie), Randy Odom (Kim) and Karen Arnold; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Womack (Wesley), Allan Taylor (Cathy), Robert Taylor (Kristine), Kimberly Odom, Ashley McGlohon, Tracy Cobb (Jason), James E. Odom III, Aaron Odom; seven great grandchildren, Baylon Cobb, Brody Cobb, Allison Womack, Jarret Taylor, Lauren Taylor, Clay Smith and Will Bracken; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She will sorely be missed by all who know her.
Pallbearers included: Allen Taylor, Robert Taylor, James E. Odom III, Aaron Odom, Ashley McGlohon and Jason Cobb.
Funeral services were held at Riggs Funeral Home on Sunday, May 3.
Interment: Springfield Annex.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be made at riggsfh.com.
Riggs Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Cheryl Williamson Johnson
Springfield – Cheryl Williamson Johnson, 67, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Memorial Health.
The North Carolina native was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church, the Willing Workers Circle, Christian Family Living Sunday School Class, and served on the George Brogden Scholarship Committee.
She had a kind heart and was a disciple of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
She was a very creative artist who taught and retired from Effingham County School System after 30 years. She loved coastal living and watching the sunsets over the Port Royal Sound. She also loved people and life. Her hobbies were traveling, shopping and spending time with her friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Perdee Williamson and Helen Marjorie Andrews; and her husband, Gary Michael Johnson.
Survivors include her children, William Burton Durham of Pooler, Dr. Tracy Durham Floyd (Will) of Rincon, and Gary Michael Johnson, Jr. (Mallorie) of Augusta; six grandchildren, Christian and Tyler Durham, Luke and Grant Floyd, Tripp and Jake Johnson; a special cousin who was like her sister, Brenda Potter of Hampstead, N.C.; and numerous other relatives.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 2, at Springfield United Methodist Church.
Interment followed in Union Cemetery.
Remembrances may be given to the Springfield United Methodist Church George Brogden Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 237, Springfield, GA 31329.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel was in charge of arrangements.