Estelle Johnson

Mrs. Estelle Todd Johnson In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will fulfilled: "Death has been swallowed up in victory." 1 Corinthians 15:52-54 Mrs. Estelle Todd Johnson left this world of suffering and confusion on Thursday, December 19, 2013, after a decline in health for the past three years. She was born November 22, 1922 to the late Noah and Eva Todd. Estelle was predeceased by her husband, Carl L. Johnson in June of 2009 and by her first husband, Roy B. McBride in September 1954. She was also predeceased by her sister Inez Todd Moore and her brothers, Sydney and Earl Todd. She is survived by her daughter Judy M. Barksdale and son-in-law Roger L. Barksdale, Sr. She is also survived by two grandsonsRoger (Skip) Barksdale, Jr. and wife Leslie and their children, Carsen and Rylee, and John (J. C.) Barksdale and wife Valerie and their children, Alexis and Carly. Most of her life was spent in Danville where she raised her family and retired from Corning, Inc. She was a devoted member of Forest Lawn Baptist Church for nearly 60 years. She enjoyed working in her gardens, going on cruises, and taking month-long vacations at the coast. A graveside service will be officiated by her beloved former pastor Daryl Joyce on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends before the service from 12:30 to 1:30 PM on Saturday at Townes Funeral Home. The family greatly appreciates the dedicated care and assistance from Commonwealth Home Nursing & Hospice and from Commonwealth Pharmacy (Chatham) pharmacist, Jeff Rodden. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to God's Pit Crew or the Danville Life Saving Crew.