A long-time resident of Monticello, she was born on July 22, 1918 in Lacey, AR to the late ElMina and Willie Lee Jones. She worked at the University of Arkansas at Monticello as a head resident from 1964 until her retirement in 1982. She was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Monticello, where she remained active until she moved to Jonesboro in 1998 to live with her daughter and son-in-law.
Survivors include her daughter, Paula Johnson Pickens and son-in-law, Dick Pickens of Jonesboro; a sister, Louise Jones Grubbs of Monticello; a brother, Willis Jones of Lacey; five grandchildren, Karen Pickens Jones, Paul Pickens and John Pickens all of Jonesboro, Colin Johnson of Dresden, TN and Susan Johnson Abele of Reno, NV; and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Paul Johnson, Sr.; a son, Samuel Paul Johnson, Jr.; a brother, Robert D. Jones, Sr.; and three sisters, Merle Jones Billingsley, Ruby Jones Bailey and Erma Lee Jones Snodgrass.
Active pallbearers will be Colin Johnson, Paul Pickens, John Pickens, Mark Jones, Trenton Jones and Sampy Jones.
Condolences(8)
Carroll & Barbara Feeser
Jonesboro, AR Thursday, June 18, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry we were not able to attend the funeral.Shirley Glaub
Jonesboro, AR Thursday, June 18, 2009 My mother, Opal McMillin, was your moms roommate for 2 yrs. at Craighead Nursing Center. We are very sorry for your loss. May Mrs. Callie rest in peace.Judy Johnson
Jonesboro, AR Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Paula and family,So sorry to hear of your loss. I want you all to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jody Gladden
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Paula, I was one of your students at MHS. Sorry to hear of your loss. Praying the Lord will give you peace and comfort.Adrian Davis
Blytheville, AR Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Paula, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Just want you to know that Amy and I are thinking about you at this time. I think about you and your family often and how I'm gald I know you guys and think of you as good friends. My God be with you and your family and you are in our prayers.Jo Carol Phillips
Walnut Ridge, AR Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Paula, Dick and family,I wanted you to know I am thinking of you during this sad time.
Jo Carol
Ramona LaGrone Martin
Paragould, AR Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Just wanted to let you all know I'm thinking of you and will keep the family in my prayers. I wish I could be in Monticello for you, but that is not possible at this time. Be safe and I will see you when you return.Brenda and Jim Maddox
Jonesboro, AR Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Just to let you know we are thinking about you and are sorry for your loss.With Love,
Brenda and Jim