Gracetene Treadway Johnson

Gracetene Treadway Johnson, age 95, of Wilkes County passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at her residence. She was born on September 18, 1923, the daughter of the late Rufus and Alma Kerley Treadway. She shared a successful poultry and cattle farm with her husband of 72 years, the late Mack Lendon Johnson. Gracetene was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and gardening. Gracetene was the oldest member of Oakwoods Baptist Church in both age and years of membership. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son Wayne Johnson; one infant son Johnny Johnson; son-in-law Phil Revis; daughter-in-law Judy Johnson; and brother Jack Treadway.

Those left to cherish her memory are his daughter; Linda Johnson Revis of Millers Creek, son; Bruce Johnson and wife Lorna of Wilkesboro, grandchildren; Laura Revis Elmore and husband Jeffrey of North Wilkesboro, Scott Revis of Millers Creek, Jessica Johnson Barlow and husband Lester of Wilkesboro, Kristen Johnson Yost and husband Matt of Charlotte, Megan Johnson of Millers Creek, great grandchildren; Katie Hubbard of North Wilkesboro, Colin and Camden Barlow of Wilkesboro, brother; Mack Treadway of Taylorsville, sister; Pauline Treadway Parker of Concord, along with several nephews and one niece.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Oakwoods Baptist church from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. The funeral service will follow with the Rev. Robert Duncan officiating. Burial will be held in Walnut Grove Baptist Church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Care at Home Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.