Mrs. Merle Peavy Johnson

Merle Peavy Johnson, 92, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 in Macon, GA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Kimbrell-Stern. Visitation will start at 12:30 PM. Rev. David McFather will officiate. Interment will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery. Known as the Greatest Generation, WWII families and individuals sacrificed greatly for our country. So many couples have stories like this. Merle and Ralph married November 21, 1941. WWII draft called Ralph to duty in the US Army. Merle traveled to locations in the states to be near Ralph’s posts for almost two years to D.C., Nashville, and other locations. She gained much experience in life as a result of these trips. After Ralph transferred to the European theater, they were parted for almost another 2 years, and, she went back to the farm. In 1981, they enjoyed their 40th anniversary by having a renewal of their vows ceremony in the Damascas Baptist Church, Randolph County Georgia. Family and friends celebrated this happy occasion with them. Merle and Ralph appreciated their brothers and sisters and their families and placed high importance on them. Also of great importance in their life together was their Byne Church friends, Georgia Power Company friends, neighbors, family reunions, and vacations trips in the summertime, and clogging club. Ralph went to be with Jesus in 2001. In 2008, Merle moved to Macon to live near her son’s family, grand children and great grand children. She participated in scabble, croche, and clogging, and loved getting cards from family and friends. Merle faced many physical challenges, and overcame them with God’s grace. She demonstrated much character. She will be missed by many. Survivors include her son, Glen Ralph Johnson and his wife, Helen of Macon, 3 grandchildren, Holly Johnson DiDomenico and her husband, Sal, Allison Johnson and G. Paul Johnson, 4 great grandchildren, Alyssa, Savannah, Anthony and Lance DiDomenico. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Annie Peavy, her husband, Ralph Johnson, a sister, Ruth Revell, 3 brothers, Leroy, Lloyd and Aubrey Peavy. To share your thoughts with the Johnson family you may visit our website at www.kimbrellstern.com.

Mrs. Merle Peavy Johnson

December 18, 1923 - May 22, 2016