Juanita Locklear Johnson, 80, of Burgaw passed peacefully from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Friday evening, November 21, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born May 4, 1934 in Scotland County, the daughter of the late Kim and Gaynell Bullard Locklear. Juanita was also preceded in death by her brother, Kim Locklear, Jr. and sister, Helen Locklear.

Juanita is survived by her sons, Billy Joe Locklear (Laurel Wendt), Raymond B. Johnson, and Don Johnson (Charlotte); step-sons, Brian Johnson (Nina) and Richard "Ricky" Johnson; step-daughters, Colleen Hammond, Kathy Moore (Rich) and Jennifer Johnson; grandchildren, Morgan Johnson, Lainie Johnson, William Locklear, Ray Johnson, Gracie Johnson, Sheila Johnson-Brinson (Eddie), Jeffery Johnson (Jaime), and Kara Ann Johnson; several step-grandchildren; great grandchildren, Niya Johnson and Ava Johnson; brothers, Earl Locklear (Kat), James Locklear (Helen) and Floyd Locklear (Patsy); sister, Rosetta Chavis; and many extended family.

She was a member of Jordan's Chapel United Methodist Church.

Juanita was a kind and gentle soul who loved her family dearly. She created a home filled with love, laughter, sunshine and goodness where all were welcomed. Her greatest joy in life was her family and her steadfast faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ. Juanita would say to us today, " Remember me not with tears of sorrow, for my destiny on earth is complete and I am now healed at the feet of Jesus." She has left to us the gifts of courage, love and faith which is and always will be Juanita's legacy.

The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Jordan's Chapel United Methodist Church followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with The Rev. Bill Applewhite officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Casketbearers will be Joseph Locklear, Jeffery Johnson, Mark Prescott, Chris Prescott, Clay Barbee and Scott Winter. Honorary bearers will be David McKoy and the PrimeTimers of Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.


The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Jordanâ