September 16 1923 June 7 2020
Nell Etheridge Johnston, 96, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home in Amory. She was born on September 16, 1923 in Hamburg, AR and was a daughter to Fred Rushing and Willie Lee Higgenbotham Etheridge. She was married to Harold M. Johnston on September 10, 1941 and prior to her retirement, she worked as a sales clerk. Nell was an avid reader who enjoyed gardening, cooking, and taking care of her children and family. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and she also enjoyed collecting dolls. She was a member of Hatley Missionary Baptist Church. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Survivors include one son, Frederick “Ricky” Johnston (Sheila) of Smithville; three daughters, Derenda Lee Foreman (Mark) of the Splunge Community, Sarah Lynn Morgan (Jimmy) of Hatley, and Margaret Annelle Jones of Amory; daughter-in-law, Dee Johnston; grandchildren, Stephanie Governor, Michelle Powell, Stephen Lynn Johnston, Jim Morgan, Kirk Strawbridge, Heather Williams, Shane Strawbridge, Chris Johnston, and Mallory Johnston; great grandchildren, Trey Morgan, Bella Grace Sykes, Lilie Mae Williams, Grady Williams, Silas Williams, Wesley Strawbridge, Tallulah Nelle Strawbridge, and Zack Husack; a host of loved nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold M. Johnston; one son, Harold E. Johnston; daughter, Paulette Grace Johnston; her parents; a grandson, Randal Shane Johnston; and two brothers, Ruben Etheridge and Frederick Etheridge. Memorials may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association or to Hatley Missionary Baptist Church.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Nell Johnston September 16 1923 June 7 2020.
Cleveland-Moffett Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Amory, state: Mississippi