JOHNSON, KATHRYN ANNE HAYNES "KITTY", 77, died Sunday, December 12, 2004.
She was born in Christiansburg to the late Minor and Pearl Haynes. In addition to her parents, brothers, Bill and Jim and a sister, Mary Virginia precede her in death.
Kitty is survived by her devoted husband of 53 years, Tom Johnson of Christiansburg; a sister, Jo Shufflebarger, Carlisle, PA; 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Jay & Amy Johnson, Blacksburg; Tim and Loleta Johnson, Roanoke; David and Alison Johnson, Yorktown; 9 grandchildren: Erin and Katie Johnson, Blacksburg; Matt, Kristen, Chaz, Preston and Josie Johnson, Roanoke; Tommy and Sammy Johnson, Yorktown. Kitty will be fondly remembered for her absolute devotion to her family, her smile and sense of humor, her gentle nature, and her love of music and singing. Especially dear to her was choral music and she performed with several groups during her life. She was a lifelong member of the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church and sang in the chancel choir for approximately 50 years. The heavenly choir has just gained a fine alto.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to the organ fund or the chancel choir at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church. A service celebrating her life will be held at Christiansburg Presbyterian Church on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. The family will receive friends immediately thereafter in the Fellowship Hall. The Johnson Family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg.