BORN

1940

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery

5740 West 19th Street

Lubbock, Texas

Charla Johnson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 13, 2015.

Charla Jean Berry Johnson was born September 10, 1940 in Lubbock, Texas to the late Samuel Bert Berry Sr. and Ruth Mildred McKee-Berry, her passing follows that of her father in 2008, her mother in 2009 and her loving husband of 50 plus years, James R. "Jim" Johnson in 2010. Charla went to be with the Lord on Monday October 12, 2015.

She is survived by her children Cindi Walden of Hobbs, New Mexico and Christopher Johnson of Lubbock, Texas, granddaughters, Miranda Dee Cummings and Jessica Jean Todd; and great grandchildren, Dylinn, Willow, Hudson and Olivia. Her brother Sammy, his wife Patricia, their two children, Shawn, Lacy and grandchildren. Her sister Susan, husband Donnie, their children Samantha her husband Jerry and Blake his wife Kim and grandchildren.

Charla was in the Lioness Club for many years and served as its charter President. She also received the Melvin Jones Fellowship award in 2004. Charla was a very talented artist and taught several classes on various arts. Her painting medium were oil, pastels and water color. She was also involved with ceramics and gourds. However, Charla's passion was sculpting Santas, of which she would sculpt from small to life-size figures. Her Santas were sought after by family, friends, artists and anyone who came in contact with them. Her Santas were unique and one of a kind and had a gift of making them seem to come to life with a twinkle in their eyes.

She stayed involved with various activities, such as participating in a monthly Bunco night as well as hosting the West Texas Gourd club meetings. Charla was a very thoughtful and generous person who would help everyone she could. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister and friend. She loved being a grandmother and aunt and was lovingly referred to as Granny and Auntie.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charla's name to Joe Arrington Cancer Center, Lubbock, Texas; or to a charity of your choice.

Condolences and online guestbook can be found at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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October 15, 2015

Brenda Cole Lowrie

Susan, I was so sorry to hear of your family's loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

October 15, 2015

Dianna Hernandez

It was an honor to have spent the last couple of months by your side. I will miss you.

October 14, 2015

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your mother. Charla will be in our memories and she will be greatly missed. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Loretta Gober (Lubbock,TX)

October 14, 2015

Michael Skaggs

Chris
My Heart felt Sympathies go out to you with the passing of Your Mother. You are in My Thoughts and Prayers. Please let me know if we can be of any help during this time. We want you to know your Mother was an Awesome Lady as Everyone can see what a Great and Bless man you are. Love Michael Skaggs

October 14, 2015

Jeanne Gray

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with all who loved her.

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