Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Vinnie Johnson

Mrs. Vinnie “Johnnie” Wray Johnson, 82, of Shelby, NC passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Atrium Health Cleveland in Shelby. She was born on June 3, 1939 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Cofford Wray and the late Ida Wilson Wray.

Mrs. Johnson attended Camp High School and was retired from Celanese. She was a faithful member of Eskridge Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she joined at an early age. She served through the years as President of Usher board, member of Soul Survivors Choir, Chaplain of Senior Ministry, member of Lela Black Missionary Group, Van Driver and currently as Secretary of Sunday School.

Mrs. Johnson loved being around her family especially her grandchildren. She loved going to church and singing. Mrs. Johnson had a passion for people in general.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, John Wray, Randy Wray, and Robert Wray and four sisters, Beulah Cannon, Mae Charles Ross, Betty Jo Wray, and Dorothy Hall.

She leaves to cherish fond memories, her husband of 27 years James “Jimmy” Johnson; three daughters, Deborah Wray and Wanda Wray both of Shelby, NC, Sherry Wray of Greensboro, NC; two brothers, Willie Wray, and Sherwood Wray both of Shelby; two sisters, Helen Banner and Merlean Carson(Jimmy); both of Shelby; four grandchildren, Demetria Weaver (Patrick), Toya Hopper (Link), Tawyka Hopper, Sergio Wray; an adopted granddaughter Ashley Ruff, two very special family friends, Robert “Spanky” McCluney and Jerome Allison both of Shelby; 11 Great Grandchildren; 6 Great-Great GrandChildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral service for Mrs. Johnson will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. The service will be livestreamed starting at 1:45 PM on Friday, June 11, 2021. She can be viewed from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Friday, June 11, 2021 at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM at the church and other times at the home of her daughter, 803 E. Main St. Shelby. Burial will take place at Eskridge Grove Baptist Church.

Guest Book

I have known Johnny for more years than I can count we worked at L&k together and got to know each other very well we enjoyed many laughs together and I will always remember those .each time I saw Johnny the last words to each other were I love you and a big kiss .I will forever love her and her family. Vicki Brack

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SIP Aunt Johnnie going to miss you beautiful smile sense of humor and loving ways deeply ❤️💐

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I love you mawmaw 😩💕

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I have known Johnnie for many years. Her children grew up with my mom's children. We all have fond memories of this and our Church under great leaders like Rev. Giles and Rev. Montgomery. May fond memories comfort your family during this time.

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I don't know where to start, all I can say is she treated me just like a daughter her home was opened to me for half of my life, days nights I spent so much time there, I loved Ms. Johnnie she was good to us, but she didn't play she loved her girls with everything in her, moving away from Shelby, getting married put distance and time between all of us, but I have more memories than I can count and I will never forget this beautiful soul. Rest well Ms. Johnnie ❤️ Praying for Deb and all the family. Love ya'll Janice Homesley Barber.

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To the Family, Johnnie was a great friend to me and my family for over 50 years. She was one of the strongest individuals I have ever known. Our thoughts and prayers, in Christ, are with you all, during this time. Bee and Martha Strain

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Big Aunt, You will be truly be miss,im so glad that God allows me the opportunity to meet you, with your sweet soul Rest in Pardise Lashell Hall

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To: The Wray & Johnson Families We would like to send our Condolences & Prayers to each and everyone of you. May God Bless you all.🙏🙏🙏 Mr. & Mrs. Floyd McShaw & Family 💕🙏

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To the Wray and Johnson family my thoughts and prayers for each of you.

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To the Family you are in my thoughts and Prayers. I met Johnnie at Reliance Electric she had a great personality, awesome Cook, and someone you could talk to. She had an amazing spirit and we always kelp something going in conversation. Prayers for Strength to the Entire Family ❤ Bernice Harris FMDS

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She has always been and wonderful friend and she will be missed dearly me and Johnnie talk every place we go and rest in peace my wonderful friend. THE ADAMS FAMILY

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Just talked to Johnnie Monday she said she felt the best she had felt in years. She has been my friend for many years and we have had some great talks together. I will miss her dearly. I know she is in heaven now and is sick no longer.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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