Velva Johnston Obituary

We bid farewell to Velva Johnston in Baldwyn, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 13, 2024 at the age of 94. Velva touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Velva Johnston to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Andrew Weaver and Fronia Townsley Weaver; her husband Wilburn Lee Johnston; her stepson Sammy Johnston; and her siblings, James Weaver, Mary Sue Howell and Lillie Kiefer.

She is survived by: her children, Gary Lynn Johnston of Tupelo, Reba Bailey of Belden, Brenda Kay Horton (Terry) of Shannon, Karen Parker of Guntown and Anthony Johnston (Tonya) of Saltillo; her grandchildren, Gerra Lynn Johnston, Mandi Herring, Rodney Oliver, Penny Clark, Stacy Hancock (Kevin), Shaun Stafford, Kasey Jenkins (Stephen), Christopher Johnston (Amber) and Onnika Chaffin (Chad); her stepdaughter Mary Ann Booth (Jim) of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas; and her stepgrandchildren, Tammy Sherman (Scott), Tonda Johnston and Richard Johnston. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.