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Erna Louise Karnes Johnson Obituary

Erna Louise Karnes Johnson, 89 of Bedford, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at the home of her granddaughter. She was born March 31, 1935 in Bedford, VA, a daughter of the late Nathan Luck Karnes and Glennie Mae Stanley Karnes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Plymale Johnson.




She was retired from GE and was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church.




She is survived by her sisters, Ruby Dudley, Annie Bell Phillips; her brothers, Ray Karnes, Roy Karnes & wife, Jean, Roberts Karnes; grandchildren, Sara Sweigart (Kris), Wesley White (Leah); great grandchildren, Abigail Sweigart, Brody Sweigart.




A joint visitation for Mrs. Johnson and her daughter, Lisa Wilson be held beginning at 10 am on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Timber Ridge Baptist Church and a joint funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Phillip Kelley officiating. Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.

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Erna Louise Karnes Johnson, 89 of Bedford, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at the home of her granddaughter. She was born March 31, 1935 in Bedford, VA, a daughter of the late Nathan Luck Karnes and Glennie Mae Stanley Karnes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Plymale Johnson.




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Events

Visitation

Saturday, December 28, 2024

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Timber Ridge Baptist Church

3234 Timber Ridge Road Bedford, VA 24523

Funeral Service

Saturday, December 28, 2024

11:00 am

Timber Ridge Baptist Church

3234 Timber Ridge Road Bedford, VA 24523

Interment

Saturday, December 28, 2024

11:45 am

Virginia Memorial Park

11490 Forest Road Forest, VA 24523

Final Resting Place

Virginia Memorial Park

11490 Forest Road Forest, VA

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