Phyllis H. Johnson

August 6, 1937 - August 21, 2016

Phyllis H. Johnson, 79, of Green Cove, Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee. She was a native of Whitetop, VA and lived in Green Cove, Virginia most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Fred and Evangeline Weaver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Johnson; and one brother, Kelly Hicks Blevins. She was a beloved mother and aunt. Phyllis was known for her home cooking and never met a stranger. She will be sorely missed by her family and all who knew her. She attended Whitetop Baptist Church. Phyllis is survived by one son, James Gregory Johnson of Chilhowie, VA; two nieces, Sherry Wright and her husband, Albert, of Bristol, TN and Angeline Blevins and Kerwood Kilby of Green Cove, VA; two nephews, Rock Blevins and his wife, Cindy, of Damascus, VA and Rick Blevins and Connie Shelley of Bristol, VA; and several other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Whitetop Baptist Church. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 PM Saturday at Whitetop Baptist Church with Pastor Nathan Jones officiating. The committal service and inurnment will follow at Byars Cemetery in Whitetop, VA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Whitetop Baptist Church, Whitetop/Byars Cemetery Fund, or to Mt. Rogers Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Johnson and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Ave., Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.