Ann Shirley Brown Johnson

Mrs. Ann Shirley Brown Johnson, 67, wife of Charles Johnson, died March 6, 2005 at her home. Born and reared in Mecklenburg County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Grace Loftis Brown. After graduating from high school, Ann Shirley spent two years at Virginia Intermont and Longwood College. A homemaker, she lived in Boonville NY and Utica NY for many years, returning to Mecklenburg County in 1981. In addition to her husband, Ann Shirley is survived by daughter, Jayne Kimberly Hall of Greensboro, NC; sons, Joseph Michael Harris of Wake Forest, NC; David Wayne Harris of Lakeland, FL; Paul Christopher Harris of Tampa, FL, Jonathan Dodson Harris of Greensboro, NC; and Scott Loftis Harris and Steven Gilbert Harris, both of Farmville. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Celebration of Life will be private.