Jackie Rippy Johnson

Jackie Rippy Johnson obituary, Newland, NC

Jackie Rippy Johnson

Jackie Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland on May 2, 2025.

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Jackie Rippy Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday April 4, 2025, at the age 79.Jackie was born on December 23, 1946, in Greenwood, SC. She is the daughter of the late Jimmy and Fanny Rippy of Greenwood, SC. Jackie was preceded in death by her father Jimmy Rippy, mother Fanny Rippy, sister Marge Sanders, and grandson Connor Lewis.
Jackie leaves behind her husband Gary Johnson of 58 years from Crossnore, NC, her three daughters Cherie Johnson, Kari Johnson-Dean (of Newland, NC), and Angela Nohrn (of Boerne, TX) and two adopted children Kristi Adams and Delane Tomlinson (of Greenwood, SC). She also leaves behind multiple grandchildren: Joshua Lewis, Michael Lewis, Austin Lewis, Nate Lewis, Linsey Nohrn, Saddie Nohrn, Taylor Nohrn, and Clay Adams. She also leaves behind 5 great grandchildren: Jackson Lewis, Lily Lewis, Raelyn Lewis, Ava Lewis, and Braxton Lewis.
Jackie loved to work with kids, and she was a retired teacher for over 20 years. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Amorem Hospice of Boone, NC and Sahara Norris of Blowing Rock, NC.
We will be having a small service and a Celebration of Life on Saturday May 10, 2025, at 1pm. The location will be at our farm 1546 Chestnut Dale Road, Newland, NC 28657.
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