Thelma J. Johnson

Thelma J. Johnson, 75, of The Caring Place ,Franklin died at 3:45 PM ,on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at The Caring Place. Born September 18, 1938 in Utica, Thelma was the daughter of the late Norris McCartney and Florence R. (Martin) McKissick. On March 5, 1960 she married Robert L. Johnson, and he survives. Thelma was employed as a data processor at Integra Bank, a dietary aide at Franklin High School, and a claims processor for FEMA. She enjoyed bird watching, genealogy, traveling, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Thelma is survived by her son, Mark Johnson and his wife, Kimberly, of Cooperstown; her daughter, Michelle Heckathorne and her husband, Greg, of Polk; her brother, Richard McCartney and his wife, Ella, of Sandy Lake; her grandchildren, Paula Heckathorne of Franklin and Dakota Heckathorne of Polk; and her great-grandchildren, Ayden and Xander Heckathorne of Franklin. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her step-father, Lester McKissick . Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Monday, October 28th, 2013, from 10:00AM - 12:00PM. Funeral services will be held following visitation at 12:00 PM at the funeral home, with Rev. Lonny Wolford pastor of the Fox Street Church of God, officiating. Interment will be in Perry Chapel Cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of ones choice. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.