Thelma Jean Updike Johnson
October 23, 1938 - March 12, 2020
Thelma Jean Updike Johnson, 81, of 902 Seventh Street, Altavista died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Autumn Care of Altavista. She was the wife of the late Clay "C.D." Dewey Johnson, Jr. She was born October 23, 1938 in Pittsylvania County, a daughter of the late Emmett Hamilton Updike and Leona Dalton Updike. She was a member of First Southern Baptist and a retired employee of Burlington Industries. Thelma was a chair person for the March of Dimes, she taught Sunday school and was a member of the choir. She enjoyed fishing, baseball, The Yankees and gardening. Thelma was an Awana Leader and organized the senior meal at the church monthly. She is survived by many friends and loved ones. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Green Hill Cemetery by the Rev. Sam Knaus and Rev. Bobby Brumfield. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m., Friday at Finch and Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista. The family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider First Southern Baptist Church, 708 Prospect Road, Hurt, VA 24563.
Thelma Jean Updike Johnson, 81, of 902 Seventh Street, Altavista died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Autumn Care of Altavista. She was the wife of the late Clay "C.D." Dewey Johnson, Jr. She was born October 23, 1938 in Pittsylvania County,... View Obituary & Service Information