of North Little Rock, AR
November 19, 1930 - April 18, 2014
Bessie Neil Brinkley Johnson, 83, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2014. She was born November 19, 1930, in Enola, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Billie Johnson; her parents, Elvert and Maggie Brinkley; three sisters, Virginia Johnson, Hilda Lane, and Marie Acre; and son-in-law, Jim Harris.
She is survived by four children: Patricia Harris of Little Rock, Kenneth Johnson (Dana) of North Little Rock, Peggy Kelly (Robert) of Fort Smith, and Timothy (Cindy) Johnson of Little Rock. She has eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters: Ruth Newell, Louise McGinty, and Marion McGhee Powell as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
Bessie was a faithful member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, Rose City. As a devoted wife, she spent her life loving and caring for her family. She was the sweetest, most lovable mother a person could have. She always encouraged those she loved to ''be nice!''
Visitation will be held at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock from 6 to 8 on Monday, April 21, 2014. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, and will be officiated by Bro. Rick Etheridge and Bro. Robert Kelly. Interment will be at Arkansas Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Kyle Johnson, Taylor Johnson, Caleb Harris, Matt Taylor, Michael Stout, Joe Deeter, and Tracy Krack.
Patty, Kenny, Peggy, and Tim,
Please know that you all have been in our thoughts and prayers since Becky called me about Mrs. Johnson. Some of my fondest memories are of my summers spent on Neal Place when we were all growing up. I have to believe that Bess, and Jean, and Nell are all enjoying one another once again as they share eternity in Glory :) Much love, Sheila Linder Welch
I'm so sorry for your loss, your in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you all at this time. Praying you feel God's comforting arms and presence surrounding you.
Patty I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your siblings in the days ahead.
Love and prayers to the Johnson family. Lots of fond memories of Mrs. Bess going back to my childhood. I'm blessed to have known her and the family.
1 Peter 3:3-4 (NASB)
3" Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; 4 but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God."
To me, that was Mrs. Bess. God bless y'all. Love, Amy & Tristan
Patty, Peggy, Kenny, Tim and families,
God gave us all a very special lady when He gave us Mrs. Bessie Johnson. She was not only a wonderful Mother and friend, she was a perfect example of how to be a Christian. She not only shared her love of Christ with her own family, she shared that love with many of each of your friends and their families. I was blessed to call her my friend and share in that love she had for all. Although we will miss her in the days ahead, we have that assurance that she will be waiting to see us and love us again in Heaven. May God give each of you peace and strength in the days ahead. Know that you all are much loved.
Brenda Champlin Groce Yarbrough
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family left behind during this difficult time. But we know she is in much better place and has no more pain and suffering and we will see her again one day.
Please know that our prayers are with the loved ones left behind.She is where she wanted to be since Billie passed away. may GOD bless you all.
Our prayers are with you guys.
We all lost a fine, fine lady.
Peggy, Robert, and family,
Remembering you all in prayer as you celebrate the life well lived of your Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and Aunt. Reflect on happy memories and blessings and He will meet and supply each need. Luke 2:29 "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peach."
Love and prayers.
The Stones
Bobby and Nannette and family
Beverly Stone
You will be missed so much!
The best aunt to raise 4 kids of your own and help raise Marion's 5!