Gretna……….Emma Craddock Johnson, age 72 of Gretna died Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born May 5, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Harry Lee Craddock, Jr. and Emma Harris Craddock. She was predeceased by daughter-in-law, Michelle Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Midway Baptist Church, where she was very active and was a retired real estate broker with Aaron W. Johnson Auction and Realty. She enjoyed flowers and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Emma was devoted, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Aaron W. Johnson of the residence; two sons, Kirk Johnson and wife, Lynne of Moneta and Brian Johnson of Charlottesville; one brother, Dennis Craddock and wife, Faye of Henderson, N.C.; one sister, Sandra Craddock and husband, Doug of Gretna; and four grandchildren, Ashley Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Ally Johnson, and Will Johnson.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2016 at Midway Baptist Church by Rev. Lynn Marstin. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
In the lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Lottie Moon Missions Offering or Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry, both c/o Midway Baptist Church, 2136 Midway Road Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.