Margaret Elouise Johnson, 85, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. Margaret was a native of Watauga County, North Carolina, and a resident of Newport News for more than 60 years.
She was the daughter of the late Earl Detroy Pyatte and Louise Anna Fox. Margaret was many things to many people, a loving wife and mother and an encourager and friend to everyone.
Left to treasurer her memory are her husband of 65 years, James Herman Johnson; sister-in law, Jewel Moon of Newport News; and brother, Ed Pyatte of North Carolina. She also leaves to cherish her memory her children, Tony Johnson, and his wife, Carla, of San Diego, California, Richard (Wayne) Johnson, and his wife, Marlys, of Yorktown, Anna Taylor, and her husband, Michael, of Yorktown; daughter-in-law, Brenda Williams of Suffolk; four grandchildren, Kristina, Samantha, Kevin and Eric; two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews, and, of course, her many friends. Margaret was preceded in death by her brother, Hugh Pyatte; half-sister, Pauline Pyatte Johnson; and son, Curtis Johnson.
The family would like to thank the devoted staff of Mennowood Retirement and Intrepid Hospice for their special loving care.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 4, at the chapel of Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. The family will receive friends following the service. Interment will be private.
