Nora Finklea Johnson, 79, of Center, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 3, 1929 in Shelby County to Ernest Finklea and Gina Oates Finklea.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday, May 30th at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 31st at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at North Jericho Cemetery in Center.

Pallbearers will be Vance Etheridge, Joe Chisenhall, John Chisenhall, Seth Mora, Dustin Moore, and Tony Olivas. Honorary pallbearers will be Marcus Olivas, Jason Johnson, Jarrod Johnson, Charlie Moore, John Smith, Eric Partlow, Anthony Barton and Timothy Windham.

She is survived by:

Husband, J. T. Johnson

Sons;
Jerry Johnson and wife Linda of Logansport, Louisiana
Johnny Johnson and wife NaDonna of Huxley
Ricky Johnson and wife Laurie of Joaquin

Daughters;
Peggy Moore of Center
Kathy Mora and husband Jerry of Joaquin
Sue Chisenhall and husband Eddie of Center

Sister, Johnnie Taylor of Orange

Also a number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Ernest and Gina Finklea
Son, Jackie Lee Johnson
Sisters, Peggy Johnson and Vertie Nations
Grandsons, Michael Etheridge and Ruben Olivas
Granddaughters, Christy Olivas and Misty Olivas