M. Lucille stover Johnson

 Mrs. M. Lucille Stover Johnson, age 99, of Murrayville, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at New Horizon’s Lanier Park, surrounded by family and friends.
            Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 3:30 pm Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel with interment to follow in Alta Vista Cemetery. Rev. Bill Surrett and Rev. Matt Funk will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 until the hour of service at the funeral home.
            Lucille was born to the late William “Griff” Stover and Lina Campbell Stover on September 20, 1916. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence L. Johnson, brothers, Walter M. Stover, Arthur W. Stover, Wilborn R. Stover and Charlie W. Stover, also by sisters, Flora Leone Stover, Addie Mae Palmer, Lillian Southers and Dorothy Stevens; stepsons, Carter Gene Johnson, Clarence Thornton Johnson and a step-daughter, Mildred Johnson. She is survived by sister-in-law, Jean Stover, and stepdaughter, Betty Jo Pearson, as well as a large number of nephews, nieces, step-grandchildren, special friends and faithful caregivers.
            Lucille, also lovingly referred to as Aunt Lucy, was born and resided most of her life on Quarry Street in New Holland mill village in Hall County, Georgia. She had also recently resided at Dogwood Personal Care Home in Dahlonega and New Horizons Lanier Park in Gainesville. In her younger years, Lucille was an accomplished musician, singer, songwriter and poet and had served as pianist for several churches in the area including Free Chapel Worship Center, many years ago. She was also an excellent seamstress and avid gardener. She had worked in the New Holland Mill (Pacolet Manufacturing) for many years, until she retired to care for her aging mother. Lucille was blessed with a long life of faith in God, a servant’s heart and hands that worked tirelessly caring for others. She will be missed, but will continue to live on in the hearts of her many loved ones.
            The family wishes to especially thank the tender and compassionate caregivers of Dogwood Personal Care Home and New Horizon’s Lanier Park, who helped bring joy and contentment to Lucille in her last years. Hospice Care of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, also tenderly cared for and supported Lucille, as well as the family these last few days. There are too many names to list, but each one has held a special place in Lucille’s heart, and every kindness has been noted and appreciated. Any memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of Northeast Georgia Medical Center.        
Memorial Park North Riverside Chapel 989 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200 or for those who desire online condolences at www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.