Birth Date: 06/12/1928
Deceased Date: 11/17/2024
Frances Dalton Johnson, 96, of Erwin, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 17, 2024, at Pinecrest Gardens of Lillington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and “Lizzie” Capps Dalton; infant baby brother; her husband, E. C. Johnson, Jr.; her grandson, Stephen E. Johnson, Sr.; and grandson, Stephen E. Johnson, Jr.
She is survived by her son, Ernie C. Johnson, III (Brenda); a daughter, Kathy Thornton (Stanley); grandchildren, Chris Johnson (Michelle), Tonya Johnson Young, Craig Johnson (Beth), and Tosha Ward; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Frances was born June 12, 1928 in Harnett County (Bunnlevel) and graduated from Erwin High School. She worked at Erwin Mills for 30 years. After her retirement, she continued to stay busy by cooking at an open-air market in Erwin. She loved to cook, especially for her family. She loved working in her flower and vegetable gardens, traveling, and reading.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the Dunn Funeral Home Chapel of Erwin. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at 1:00 pm. Burial will be in Erwin Memorial Park immediately after the service.
Pallbearers will be Chris Johnson, Craig Johnson, Charlie Johnson, Hunter Young, Todd Whittenton, and Travis Hamilton.
The family of Frances Johnson would especially like to thank the staff of Pinecrest Gardens of Lillington and Gentiva Hospice of Lillington for their loving care of Frances.
Condolences may be made at www.dunnfhinc.com
Dunn Funeral Home, Inc. of Erwin is honored to serve the Frances D. Johnson family.
