Willie Faye Johnson

Willie Faye Johnson, 89, of Johnson City, died on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Lakebridge Health Care Center. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late James ?Jim' and Anna Carr Vaughn. Willie Faye was a retired homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, two sons and a daughter preceded her in death; Larry and Jim Johnson and Sandra McCray; two brothers, Edward and Jim Vaughn; two sisters, Mary Oxendine and Betty Wilson; and a granddaughter, Michelle Johnson. Survivors include: four daughters, Linda Johnson of Johnson City, Rita Taylor of Gray, Teresa Hathaway of Johnson City and Frankie Johnson of Lawrenceville, GA; a son, Ed Johnson of Greenville, SC; several grandchildren and several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow in the Dogwood Chapel under the direction of Rev. Johnny Byrd at 1:00 pm. Special music will be provided by: Earl D. Fannon. A committal will be conducted at Carr cemetery following the funeral service. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Johnson requested donations to the American Cancer Society of NE Tennessee, 871 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909.