She retired after 30 years of service with the Drew County Health Department, starting out in the old Drew Hospital and was a member of Second Baptist Church. The joy of her life was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was loved dearly and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Leonard Johnson of Monticello; one son, Jeromy Johnson and wife Sommer of Warren; one daughter, Kaylen Jo Johnson Schumacher of Little Rock; two brothers, Randel Smith of Monticello and Ricky Gene Smith of Hampton; one sister, Jamie Waterfield of Hermitage; six grandchildren, Kyla, Ember, Haven, Isaiah, Cash and Ariana; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Ladelle Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(26)
Mabel (Sipes) Doss
Hermitage, AR Tuesday, January 1, 2019 I am so sorry to hear about Nola's death.We were good friends when we where in high school in Hermitage.Kathryn Walsh
, MO Sunday, December 30, 2018 Kaylen- I’m sorry to hear about your mother. Sending Love and prayers to all of your family.Laura McNeese
Foley, AL Thursday, December 20, 2018 Mine and Eugene’s thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family. Nola was a good woman and good Christian friend! God bless you all!May God Be With You
Eugene and Laura McNeese
Becky Smith Poole
Eudora, AR Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Nola Kay was one of my many Smith cousins. She was my age and started UAM when I did. May God stay close to you in the days ahead,Rhonda and Gary Simmons
Warren, AR Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Family, So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all in the days to come You are in our thoughts and prayers.Scott Mullis
Russellville, AR Tuesday, December 18, 2018 So sorry to heard Nola passed away. Amber & I will pray for the family.Cherie Brown
, AR Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Prayers!!Linda Kay Woods
Bella Vista, AR Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Words can’t decrible the sadness we feel at this time. I have so many happy memories of Nola & her loving family. She shared her love with so many. God Bless the family always. Thoughts & prayers,Chuck & Linda Woods
Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 18, 2018 To all family : Our thoughts and prayers with each of you. I spent time with Nola at UAMS and we laughed and shared ..... 7th floor got to be a “lucky one”. She stayed positive and ....too ....she was all about her family . Always brighteness surrounded her as she would mention family and their special events . Love and hugs to all.Lila Loveless
Hot springs, AR Tuesday, December 18, 2018 I am so sorry to hear of Nola's passing. Prayers of peace for the whole fsmily.Nancy Early
Monticello, AR Monday, December 17, 2018 I've known Nola for many years.She worked at the Health Dept. across the street from my office at the Monticello Administration building. Our sons played baseball in the summer together.Jennie Harvey Clark
Danbury, CT Monday, December 17, 2018 Leonard And familyMy heart is broken. I pray that the Lord comforts you at this time. I have such fond childhood memories of all of us doing crazy things like...Burton Lake wow what an exciting adventure that was every time we went! I do remember the time Nelly Bell (my mom) pointed at a log and said look "Nola" it's an alligator and I'll be darn if it really wasn't one. I grew up with Nola as a big part of my childhood....I love you all and pray GOD is with you at this time
Love
Jennie
Danny and Brenda Adair
Warren, AR Sunday, December 16, 2018 So sorry for your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Rhoda Houpt Wine
Bryant, AR Sunday, December 16, 2018 Prayers for her families, her brothers and sister. I have never forgotten the day i met her, she always had a smile and a big heart too .Evelyn Castleberry
Baton Rouge, LA Sunday, December 16, 2018 My condolences go out to the family. Nola has been my friend for many years and even though I moved out of state, we kept in touch by Facebook. She will be missed dearly. My prayers to her family.Nickie Owens
Rock Springs, AR Saturday, December 15, 2018 So sorry to hear about Nola!! She was a wonderful friend and co-worker at my time at the Health Department!! Prayers for the family!Doug and Lana Smith
McGehee, AR Saturday, December 15, 2018 Our thoughts and prayers are with youJames & Tanya Gardner
Warren, AR Saturday, December 15, 2018 Jeromy, Sommer, Haven,Ember & Cash,We are so so sorry for your loss. Please know we are praying for you all. Here for you always.
Love
James and Tanya
Kerri (Lawson) Peterson
Wilmar, AR Saturday, December 15, 2018 Paco, Your Wilmar friends are thinking of you and your family with prayers of comfort.Melanie Aiken
Monticello, AR Friday, December 14, 2018 Prayers for family and friends. Mrs. Nola was a very sweet lady. Sure gonna miss her.Alicia Smith
Minneapolis, MN Friday, December 14, 2018 Uncle Leonard and family, I’m so lucky to be able to call Nola my Aunt. She has always been there for me in good and bad times. She loved us all unconditionally and she will be missed so much. I love you all.Edith Carter
Monticello, AR Friday, December 14, 2018 so sorry about Nola passing away--she was a very sweet lady & was fun to be around her--may she rest in peace & God's loving arms embrace the family at this time of sorrow & in days ahead.Patsy Weiner Booth
El Paso, AR Friday, December 14, 2018 I'm sad to learn on the passing of Nola. I first met her back around 1960 ish, when my brother married her aunt. I pray God covers her loved ones with peace only He can give.Jimmy & Elloise Hales
Monticello, AR Friday, December 14, 2018 We are so sorry to hear this , praying for you all .Josh Frost
Monticello, AR Friday, December 14, 2018 I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Nola’s passing. She was such a sweet lady and friend. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.Barbara Posey
Monticello, AR Friday, December 14, 2018 Leonard and family, I am so sorry to hear about Nola. My comfort is knowing where she is. She loved her family and grand kids. Thoughts and prayers for you.