Lillie Mae Thompson, 80 - Port City Daily
Apr 20, 2019
Lillie Mae Thompson, 80, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019.She is survived by her children, Saundra Roberts of St. Pauls, Everette Roberts of Southport, Eunice Young of Boiling Springs, Kenneth Roberts of Oak Island and Oscar Roberts Jr. of Bolivia; sisters, Katherine Hill and Addie McCracken of Southport; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.A celebration of Ms. Thompson’s life will be conducted at noon, Saturday, April 20, at Brown’s Chapel AME Zion Church, 745 Jabbertown Road, Southport. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in John N. Smith Cemetery.Share online condolences with the family at Davis Funeral Home.Always be informed. Click here to get the latest news and information delivered to your inbox...
Shirley JT Johns - Hot Springs Sentinel
Apr 20, 2019
Shirley was born on Nov. 1, 1935, to Joseph W. and Effie (Johnson) Tackett. Shirley attended Alamo Elementary School, Mount Ida High School and some high school in Idaho. After moving to St. Louis, Mo., she met her future husband, Robert (Bob) Jessie Johns. They were married on Feb. 3, 1955, and were together until his death in 2006. Shirley and Bob loved to travel and made many trips through America, Mexico and Europe. Shirley graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing from St. Louis Community College at Forest Park in 1970. After graduation, she began a long career as a registered nurse in the St. Louis area until she retired in 1995. Shirley worked for many high-profile people, including August Anheuser "Gussie" Busch Jr., owner of the St. Louis Cardinals and Anheuser-Busch Companies.Shirley and Bob were both licensed ham radio operators and enjoyed visiting with people in many countries around the world. After retiring, they moved to Hot Springs to be closer to family and to enjoy a slower pace of life where she enjoyed her great love of fishing at any of the surrounding lakes. She also volunteered her time at St. Joseph's Hospital and actively participated in the local women's Country Club. She was also a great cook and prepared wonderful meals for family and friends at her beautiful home near Lake Hamilton, where everyone was always welcome. Shirley and Bob were also members of Crossgate Church in Hot Springs, where they shared their love of Jesus Christ. Shirley was loved by many and will be greatly missed.Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Effie (Johnson) Tackett; her husband, Robert Johns; her son, Steven R. Johns; her five brothers, Cecil, Jake, Jewel, Burleigh and Denver Tackett; and her sister, Doris (Tackett) Wyatt.Shirley is survived by her brother, Fairrel Tackett (Phyllis), of Federal Way, Wash.; her daughter, Paula Campbell (JB), of Hot Springs, Ark.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews."...
