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Nell Johnson

Nell Rose Johnson, 79, of Hope, died December 27, 2006, in Hope.

She was a retired adult literacy teacher and homemaker. She was born March 21, 1927 in Norphlett. She was with the Daughters of American Revolution, a Baptist, an avid reader, and loved her grandchildren dearly. She is the daughter of Charlie and Vernie Lee Johnson Holdman.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Edward Yarbrough and Clarence Johnson; one son, Tommy Lee Yarbrough; two sisters; and one brother.

Survivors include one son, Larry E. Yarbrough and wife, Loretta of Palm Bay, Flor.; one daughter, Linda Gail Callicott and husband, Bill of Laneburg; one sister, Jewell Tootsie Wallace of Rogers; eight grandchildren, Jami Yarbrough, Stacy Purtle, Todd Callicott, Shannon Callicott, Becky Hamilton, Matt Hamilton, Brian Callicott, and Stacy Callicott; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and one very special friend, Esther Dearinger.

Grave side services were held Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 2 p.m. in New Salem Cemetery in Laneburg, with Bro. David Hampton officiating, under the direction of Herndon Funeral Home.

Visitation was held Friday, December 29, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. at Herndon Funeral Home.