She is survived by her daughters, Virginia Claire Johnson-Harrison (George), Patricia Ann Rhodes (Marty), Jane Grier Brown (Fred), and Elizabeth Coleman Auchterlonie (Steve). Her son Charles Davis Johnson (Gay) is deceased. Six Grandchildren: Claire Kohler (Adam), Elizabeth Jackson (Douglas), Robin Casteel (Rachel), Angie Brown, Bella Brown, all of Little Rock and John Rhodes of Houston. Four great-grandchildren: Davis and Emma-Stewart Kohler; and Lilly and Virginia Claire Jackson of Little Rock. Nephews: Dr. Calvin Grier Davis, Jr. of Asheville, NC, James McDowell Davis of Barnardsville, NC, and Claire Morris Davis of Austin, TX, as well as beloved great nephews and nieces.
Virginia and Charles reared their family in her childhood home in Monticello, which was a gathering place all through the years for relatives. All of her family were active Presbyterians. She taught Sunday school, sponsored youth groups, was a lifetime member of the women of the church and served as a deacon and an elder. She served as President of the Junior Auxiliary and was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader. She was the ultimate Razorback fan. Virginia was a graduate of A&M College in Monticello, AR. She was a devoted and beloved teacher; she taught kindergarten at her home and had a 22 year career as a first grade teacher at W.C. Whaley Elementary School. She was the last family member to leave Drew County since her ancestors settled in Saline community in 1860.
Memorial service will be at 10:30am at Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock on Monday, August 3, followed by a reception.
Condolences(16)
Judy Selig
Benton, AR Friday, August 7, 2015 VIrginia Claire and family,What a sweet service for your mom. I believe it was exactly as she would have wanted. I could feel her precious spirit in that sanctuary. Hold on to your many memories.
Our sincere sympathy,
Judy and Butch
Johnny McAdams
Mer Rouge, LA Tuesday, August 4, 2015 So Glad I Attended Aunt Virginia's Service. She was a Big influence not only on my Life but everyone in My Family. I will never forget her & What she Meant To My Mother . She stood for Everything Good in Life & Practiced what she stood For I Loved Her So Much I feel so fortunate to be born in this family.Johnny
Deborah Jackson
Little Rock, AR Monday, August 3, 2015 I have so many memories of playing at your Mom and Dad's home. What fun we had... even back in the kindergarten days. I have been thinking of you all, especially today, and pray the God surround's you with His loving arms. What a wonderful woman your Mom was. Much love to you all.Terry Hawkins
Dumas, AR Monday, August 3, 2015 What a dear, sweet woman she was. A true Southern lady, always so kind and soft spoken. So sorry for your loss.Marsha & Bill Daniels
Monticello, AR Monday, August 3, 2015 So sorry that circumstances would not allow us to attend the service today. We have so many happy memories of your mother and your family. Thinking of all of you.Joyce Willis Higgins
Delhi, LA Monday, August 3, 2015 Virginia Clare,You are in my thoughts and prayers at the loss of your mother. May the Lord comfort you during this time.
Becky Bolin
Monticello, AR Sunday, August 2, 2015 So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful woman and Mother.Jerry Jordan
Maumelle, AR Sunday, August 2, 2015 My prayers are with you and your family Virginia Claire, your mom was a blessing to all of us who knew her.Jim Beck
Conway, AR Sunday, August 2, 2015 So sorry for the loss of your mother. My condolences to Virginia Claire and the family!Nancy Jackson Chacón
, AR Sunday, August 2, 2015 Dear Johnson family,i am so saddened by the loss of your Mrs Virginia. I have so many memories of all of you, and feel blessed to have grown up next door to you all. Mrs. Virginia was a true lady and such a warm and wonderful person. Please know and share with your family that I grieve with you and extend my deepest sympathies at this difficult time. She was a wonderful person and a very positive influence in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dianne Pierce
Stoneville, NC Saturday, August 1, 2015 Mrs. Johnson was my supervisor during my student teaching in the fall of 1970. She taught me a true love for teaching first grade which I continued until my retirement in 2009. I counted Virginia and Hubby Ball as friends. To the family,I send you blessings and prayers.Dianee Pierce (Scucchi)
Diane Suitt Gilleland
Little Rock, TX Saturday, August 1, 2015 Miss Virginia was the person I always wanted to be like since the mid-sixties. I haven't achieved it yet! She was my encourager, my mentor, my comforter, my "other mother." Her life has been a blessing to me and my child Leabeth--and to all who knew her. Miss Virgina's children and their children are also blessings to all who know them as well. Just thinking of her fills me with joy and gratitude for all those blessings over the years! Love to all, DianeVIRGINIA & R.H. CASTEEL
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, July 31, 2015 I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST OF YOUR MOTHER.VIRGINA & R.H. CASTEEL
Susan Stephenson Smith
Little Rock, AR Thursday, July 30, 2015 To all the Johnson clan: Mrs. Virginia was like a second mom to me. I know you have so many beautiful memories. I know I do from my years growing up around her. Our parents were all such close friends. I will always remember the fun times in the "big White House" with all of you! My prayers are with all of you in the loss of this extraordinary lady! Love to all of you!Janice Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, July 29, 2015 What a beautiful and precious lady your mom. She truly touched so many lives. My thoughts and prayers with you in your sorrow.With love & sympathy,
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Laura Lee Dearman
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 29, 2015 Virginia Claire, Patricia, Jane and Libba, I hope four copies are made of this so each of you can have one. Our Stephenson family and the Johnson family go back so many years ago. I am sure I speak for my siblings as well, Ray, Raoul and Susan. Your mom and ours grew up together, and married about the same time, Your parents had five children and my parents had four. The times spent in your home with "Mama Davis" in the kitchen always cooking the wonderful meals, the Christmas mornings that your family came to our home, ... so many wonderful memories! We were blessed to have all of you in our lives and I know how much you will miss her. I send you my heartfelt love and sympathy for the loss of a loving, precious lady :)