Zelma Burris Johnson's Obituary
Zelma Burris Johnson, 94, of Albemarle passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in her home surrounded by her children. Her funeral will be 3 PM on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Stony Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Kaye Frye officiating. The body will lie in state from 2 until 3 PM at the church prior to the hour of the service.
Born August 8, 1927 in Stanly County, NC she was the daughter of the late Arnold Burris and Roxie Carter Burris. She was a member of Stony Hill United Methodist Church and retired from Federal Pacific as an inspector. She enjoyed working in her yard and was known as "the card lady" at her church.
Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband Robert Johnson in 1999. Survivors include 6 children Gloria Muzgay (Joey) of Apache Junction, AZ, Bob Johnson (Kathy) of Albemarle, Donna Nichols of Albemarle, Vivian Chance (Wayne) of Albemarle, Marcia McDonald (Glenn) of Albemarle, and Robin Stanton (Tim) of Albemarle, 19 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, a brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly, www.hospiceofstanly.org or to Stony Hill United Methodist Church.
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