Ruth Eanes Johnson, age 96 of Dumfries died Thursday, November 22, 2018 at the Tribute at the Glen assisted living facility in Woodbridge.

Born May 31, 1922 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Richard Lee Eanes and Mary Virginia Atkinson Eanes.  She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Lee Johnson; a son, Robert E. Johnson; a granddaughter, Katie Rappold; seven brothers, Roy Eanes, Coleman Eanes, Clifton Eanes, Lukin Eanes, Wade Eanes, Fred Eanes, and Paul Eanes; and two sisters Georgia Eanes Waller and Katie Eanes Bishop. Mrs. Johnson was a retired employee of Maida Development in Hampton.  She enjoyed her Bible studies, listening to gospel music, cooking, rearing her children and spending time with her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Linda Back and husband, Burnis of Wilmington, NC and Joy Rappold and husband, Kim of Dumfries; one daughter-in-law, Jean Johnson of Yulee, FL; one sister, Eudora Roach of Gretna; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Brian Johnson, Michael Johnson, Kevin Johnson and Rev. R.G. Rowland.  Entombment will follow in Altavista Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .