Ellen Paschall Johnson

Mrs Johnson was such a gifted and Godly woman. She taught exceptional and memorable Sunday School lessons, (I still use a reference book she recommended for Bible study) could sing so perfectly, directed many lovely weddings (including mine with Dr Johnson officiating) and had the most elegant penmanship if you ever received a card from her as part of her encouragement ministry. She will be greatly missed but I am rejoicing in her reunion with Dr Johnson and her healing. We were so blessed to have her in our lives and I will never forget her reaching out to me after I unexpectedly lost my precious sister and again after my home was flooded by Hurricane Helene. She will forever be such a special person in my life. My prayers and heart go out to Rebekah, Karen and Jamie as well as the extended family as you work through this loss.

Ellen has always been a special person and everyone she knew thought she was their best friend. I will always remember the laughs and fun we had together and also the joys and tears as we worked together for our Lord Jesus Christ. I know you will miss her but I also know that you will stop and think how happy she is in heaven free from pain and with Jesus and you precious Daddy Dr Johnson. We will be praying for all of you and love you all. Love In Christ, Thom & Marsha

Mrs. Johnson was such a wonderful person. She meant so much to me I am heartbroken but she is now free from pain and reunited with Dr Johnson. God had given her many gifts which included singing and teaching the Word of God. What a wonderful teacher she was. She also directed the choir for many years and along with Dr Johnson brought praise and adoration to God. I’m praying for you all.

Ellen Johnson was such a wonderful beacon of light for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She has been a wonderful friend to Rhonda and I for many years. While our hearts break for Rebekah, Karen, Jamie, and grandchildren, we rejoice in the fact that her suffering is over and that she is with Pastor Johnson in the presence of our Lord. I pray God will wrap his arms around each one and give them the strength and courage to continue on their journey here, to shine God’s love and mercy on others. We will miss her beautiful birthday cards, her wonderful smile, and her outpouring of love and encouragement to all she came in contact with. We will always love you, Ellen.

WHAT A DAY THAT WILL BE WHEN MY JESUS I SHALL SEE!!!! As I read the many comments I realized what a child if God she truly was to each the same. I have so many fond memories of my cousin Ellen. As children, our families would get together and the first I remember was at my greatgrandaddy Trent’s cabin near Knoxville. We little ones had pallets on the floor, laughed and played while the adults drank coffee and talked….wonderful memories! We visited rarely but of course those lovely Famous notes, cards and letters were so refreshing and just like Jesus, came at the right time. Ellen, thank you for the love of Christ that you showed to the World. I will always have fond memories of you and our family….I am with love and prayers to remaining family, your Cousin Donna from Tennessee!

Dear Karen Jamie and Rebekah,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your mother was a truly special woman, kind, faithful and full of love. Her unwavering belief in Jesus and heaven was an inspiration to all who knew her. I know she is now in the presence of our Lord reunited with him in eternal peace.
I pray that your faith and beautiful memories you shared with her bring you comfort during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy and love,
Susie Turner

What a wonderful person.Ellen would send my Mom a letter of encouragement every week.Ellen will be Greatly missed but what a reunion with her husband she must have had after she got to see her Savior.

I just want to say this Mother Johnson you made a great big impact on my life! I will never ever forget eating dinner with your family during the holidays many years ago. That day you accepted me as if I was your son. See its the things in life that can seem so simple that are the greatest things in life above the ways of this world.I shed tears when you sang Go tell it on the mountain at Randy’s memorial you had such an angelic voice. You finished the course and you have won the race as a true champion and believer of the Lord of Lord’s and the King of Kings!! I love you dearly Mother Johnson♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Trinky & I made sure to pray for all of you, because you feel like family. From the overnights at that house on Sedgefield Road to fun times in youth group and choir, all three of you are a big part of who I am. But in prayer, I did not feel grief. Knowing what your mother endured near the end, even in praying for her during that time, I knew that to her, being unable to sing would be a life not worth living. So we thanked God for not letting her waste away but welcoming her into his presence !

I treasure all of the telephone calls and the special prayers from my sweet, precious ELLEN. My sincere sympathy and condolences to you Karen, Jamie and Rebekah and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Much love to you. Sincerely, Jean

Lois &Jim Cunninghame

Jamie and Family; our hearts go out to each of you. What a legacy you have! May you feel God’s love and peace as you grieve the passing of your Mother, Friend & Prayer Warrior. Saying “good-bye for now” is difficult but we have the assurance of being with them again. May God comfort you! Our prayers are with you!