Irene Lenore Johnson

Franklin, NC - Irene Lenore Johnson, age 93, of Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at a local nursing home. She was born in Ames County, Iowa, the daughter of the late David C. and Susan Patton Reager. She was married to the late Orlan C. Johnson. She was a homemaker and attended Cowee Baptist Church.

She is survived by six sons, Richard J. Johnson and his wife, Flo of Tualatin, Oregon, Timothy O. Johnson and his wife, Blanca of Grantsburg, WI, Nathan P. Johnson and his wife Jeri of Franklin, NC, Joel W. Johnson and his wife, Claire of Grantsburg, WI, Bradley P. Johnson and his wife, Elizabeth of Naples, NY and Samuel V. Johnson of Grantsburg, WI. Fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, David L. Johnson.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Wisconsin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cowee Baptist Church, 6301 Bryson City Road, Franklin, NC 28734.Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.