Kathy Ann Whitener Johnson, 59, of Ringgold, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her residence. Born, August 1, 1958, Kathy was a lifelong resident of the Ringgold area, was of the Baptist faith and loved Georgia football.
She is preceded in death by father, Roy “R.E.” Whitener; brother, Larry Whitener; grandparents, Bana Holt Williams and Edward Whitener; and nephew, Chris Whitener.
She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Donald “Skip” Johnson, of Ringgold; brothers, Jim Whitener, of Chattanooga, Eddie Whitener, of Rock Spring, Steve Whitener, of Cleveland, Rickey Whitener, of Honolulu. Hi. and Gary Whitener of Ooltewah; loving kids, Jeremy Phifer, of Ringgold, Tommy Blackard, of Iuka, Ms. and Chrissie Haas, of Ringgold. Her kids are champs. She is also survived by her step-daughters, Rae Green, of Ringgold and Marte Andrews, of Graysville, Ga., they are loving girls. She has four wonderful grandsons, Dalton, Hampton, Kellan and Gabe; three beautiful granddaughters, Mallory, Addison and Makinley.
She was a blessed woman. God is good.
Kathy Johnson will always be remembered for her love of kids and her loving personality. She loved her husband dearly, and the families on all sides. Kathy was a great testament of the Lord Jesus Christ - Your Loving Husband.
My mother was a very kind, sweet, generous and loving person. She had a huge heart and a love for people. She had a way of making the bad things better. She was also a giver and loved helping others. If you knew my mom, you would know she could light up the darkest rooms with her smile and love for the Lord. Momma, you will be forever loved and missed. Not a day will go by that I won’t think of you and wish you were here. I love you as high as the sky and to the ocean floor. One day we will be together again – love your daughter Chrissie “Booty”.
Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 13 in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Danny Henson officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 2-6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold.