Margaret Brown Johnson, 77, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011. She was born on May 15, 1934 in Halifax County to the late Charles and Mary Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William Johnson; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Frank Ellis; one grandson; sisters, Mildred Hayes and Ruthie Kennedy.

She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Edmondson of the home, Betty Pierce and husband, Daniel of Battleboro; sons, Terry Johnson of the home, Butch Johnson and wife, Becky of Nashville, Tommy Johnson and wife Glenda of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Brown of MN; brother, Danny Brown and wife, Marilyn of Dudley.

Visitation with friends and relatives was held from 6-8 p.m.  Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2011 in the chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Robbie Piper officiating. Burial followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 3124 Zebulon Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.