Elma Johnson

MARION, Va.

Elma Kirk McBee Johnson, age 87, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Va.

Elma was the definition of a good woman. She was a loving wife to Lloyd for 50 years. Elma loved her home and working in her garden. She couldn’t wait for warmer weather to grow her beautiful flowers. Elma had a wonderful sense of humor and always enjoyed being with her family and friends. Lloyd said they didn’t come any better than Elma.

She was preceded in death by her son, Michael McBee; parents, Wiley and Della Kirk; sisters, Shirley Smith and Myrtle Meek; brothers, Quinten Kirk, Roy Kirk and Buddy Kirk.

Elma is survived by her husband of 50 years, Lloyd B. Johnson of Marion, Va.; sisters-in-law, Gaye Kirk of Marion, Va., Shirley Johnson of Sugar Grove, Va., Betty Hawkins of Camp, Va., Kim Johnson and husband, Kecil of Sugar Grove, Va.; several nieces and nephews; and special friends and family, Wilma Overbay, Sandy Kirk and Kim Kirk.

The family will receive friends Monday, March 28, 2022 from 5 until 7 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Reverend Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in West Cemetery.

To share memories of Elma Kirk McBee Johnson, please visit www.seaverbrown.com. Care for Elma’s family has been entrusted to Seaver-Brown Funeral Service & Crematory, 237 East Main Street, Marion, Va. 24354.