Wanda Sue (Nichols) Johnson Obituary (1941 - 2023)

Wanda Sue Johnson, 81, of Russellville, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Stella Manor Nursing Home in Russellville. The daughter of Leroy and Elsena Linton Nichols, she was born March 8, 1941, in Russellville, AR. She married James "Jimmy" Earl Johnson, at Russellville. She was retired from Russellville Public Schools. Wanda was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and wonderful friend. She was a faithful member of the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church where she served as head of the Kitchen Committee. She enjoyed cooking for her family, working in her home with beautiful decor and flowers, and watching Razorback football and basketball. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Brooklyn Smith Sr.; Warren Nichols, William Nichols, Fredrick Smith, Brooklyn Smith Jr. and a sister, Mary Ann Marsh. Wanda is survived by her husband, James "Jimmy" Earl Johnson of Russellville; a daughter, Debra Varner of Russellville; two sons, James Johnson Jr. (Maria) of Houston, Texas; Michael Johnson Sr. of Russellville; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, January 16, 2023, at Humphrey Chapel. Pastor Lee Dorsey Sr. will officiate. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, on Monday, at the funeral home. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.