Louise Corn Johnston
February 21, 1915 ~ August 28, 2007
Resided in:
Arden, NC
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Louise Corn Johnston
Arden~ Helen Louise Corn Johnston, 92, of the Avery’s Creek community, died Tuesday, August 28th, 2007 at John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.
A native of Rutherford Co., she was a daughter of the late Weldon and Selma Beam Walker. Louise was also preceded in death by her first husband Clyde H. Corn, her second husband, Neil Johnston; a son, Joel Clyde Corn who died in 2000, and three brothers and three sisters.
She was a member of Avery’s Creek United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Louise is survived by her daughter in law, Cherry B. Corn of Arden; a brother, Thomas Herbert Walker of Virginia Beach, VA; three granddaughters, Pamela Cook of Fletcher, Andrea Trotter of Salem, SC and Nanette Corn of Arden; three great-grandchildren, Josie and Tyler Trotter and Jackson Cook.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Friday, August 31, 2007 at Long Shoals Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Rearden and Rev. Warren H. Owens officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 am prior to the service. Burial will follow at Roberts Memorial Park.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road is in charge of the arrangements.
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Cherry and family, Louise will be missed by everyone that crossed paths with her. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever met, always a smile on her face, May the good loard be with you and your family as you go forward.
The Dorothy Gordon family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember her being such a sweet lady with a sweet smile who adored her granddaughters. My heart is with all of you right now and the days ahead.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayer. We are sorry for your loss.
The Ross Family
Cherry, our deepest sympathy to you and family in the loss of Louise. You have been so good to her. She was always a sweet person. May God be with each of you . We love you.
My thoughts are with you all. Aunt Louise was such a lovely person .
Carolyn
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was such a sweet person. I am sorry for the loss.
My sincerest condolences. Louise was a sweet and gentle soul. She will be sorely missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I can hear her sweet voice just by looking at her picture. I have such fond memories of growing up with your precious grandmother visiting with my grandmother and listening to them chat and laugh together. I think of your family very often and all of you are in my heart, especially during this difficult time. I love you all.
I met Louise while she was sharing a room at The Oaks. My neighbor, Jessie Davis was her roommate for quite some time. I always looked forward to visiting with Louise when I visited Jessie. Her leaving The Oaks has saddened my friend and we will miss Louise’s kind words and ready smile. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Nannie was one of a kind! She was a very sweet and caring person, who loved her family very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you in this time of sorrow. Just remember she is in a much better place now and will suffer no longer. I love you guys with all my heart, you have always been my 2nd family! God bless!
Cherry and family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to your entire family during this time. You are all in our prayers now and in the days to come. May God bless each of you.
Louise was a wonderful person. This was reflected in her beautiful smile. She was loved by many. We thought of her as a member of our family as we had known her for many years. She has blessed us with many memories. She will be missed but our hearts will hold a piece of her forever. Best wishes to her family.
Grace, Cathy, and Vickie Hawkins
I worked many years at Taylor Instrument with Louise. She was one of the most delightful persons I ever worked with and was a strong contributor at Taylor. Her cheerfulness was contageous. She will be missed. I send my deepest sympathy to the family.