Barbara Knox Johnson

Barbara Ann Knox Johnson, 82, of Statesville died Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

She was born in Iredell County on October 2, 1938 to the late Theophilus "Runt" Knox and Annabelle Hager Knox. She was also preceded in death by her husband James "JB" Johnson.

Barbara was a graduate of Cool Spring High School and a lifelong member of Fifth Creek Presbyterian Church. She was co-owner of Johnson Jersey Farm and had worked at Walmart for more than 25 years. She was an accomplished amateur photographer having won many blue ribbons at the Iredell County Fair with her photographs. She loved working in her flower garden. Barbara always had a smile on her face and never met a stranger. It seemed no matter where she went, she saw someone she knew. She loved telling stories and making people laugh.

Those left to cherish her memory are two sons, James R. Johnson (Emily), Michael K. Johnson, a daughter, Margie J. Janvrin (Buddy), a sister, Shirley Steele (Don), five grandchildren, Mark Majors (Christy), Joshua Janvrin (Katie), Todd Johnson, Katherine Janvrin, Jon Johnson, 13 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11:00 am at Fifth Creek Presbyterian Church with Pastor William Bates.

Memorials may be given to Fifth Creek Presbyterian Church, 1547 Mocksville Hwy., Statesville, NC 28677. Online condolences may be left at www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the Johnson family. Cemetery Details





Fifth Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery







1547 Mocksville Hwy.

Statesville, NC 28625



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MAY 22. 11:00 AM (ET)



Fifth Creek Presbyterian Church

Mocksville Hwy.

Statesville, NC 28677



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