Joan Yvette Johnson, 85, of Morehead City, North Carolina, died peacefully at Carteret General Hospital on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.
Born December 16, 1926 in Greenville, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Bertis McKay Johnson and Sara Ellen Pickette Johnson. Joan Yvette attended Greenville High School, East Carolina College and James Sprunt Institute. After growing up in Greenville, she moved to Wallace where she was a longtime resident and worked as a dental assistant. She moved to Morehead City in 2001. An avid fan of music, Joan Yvette enjoyed singing in church choirs and performing in The Liberty Cart outdoor drama for many years. She treasured her family and friends and was at her happiest when spending time with them.
In addition to her parents, Joan Yvette was preceded in death by her brother, Sidney Pickette Johnson of Greenville. She is survived by three nieces: Alice (Sherri) Johnson Alexander of Alexandria, Virginia, Carol Ellen Johnson of Bethlehem, Connecticut and Donna Johnson Montaldo of
Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A memorial service will be held by the family at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 18 at First Baptist Church in Morehead City, North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Ekklesia, 405
Barbour Road, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. of Morehead City.