Vernie Burns Johnson

Vernie Burns Johnson

Funeral services for Vernie Burns Johnson, 78, of Cornelia, were held Tuesday, May 3, in Hillcrest Chapel of Acree-Davis Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Clark and her grandson, Kyle Johnson, officiated. The following gentlemen served as pallbearers: Noah Johnson, Brian Walters, Denver Armour, Trent Thomason, Robert Moss, and George Ivester. Interment followed in Yonah Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Johnson passed away Saturday April 30, 2022 at Habersham Home.

She was born Feb. 17, 1944 in Habersham County where she lived all of her life and was a daughter of the late William Edward and Mary Elizabeth Phillips Burns. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Johnson, in 2021.

She retired from Scovill Fasteners with 37 years of service and was a member of Community Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed reading her Bible, going to church, and crocheting. She always cared for others and found the good in all people.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Sheila Johnson of Toccoa, Gary and Tiffany Johnson of Braselton, Jon and Jayden Johnson of Toccoa, and A.J. Johnson of Cornelia; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Nelson Burns of Alto; two sisters, Frances Wade and Minnie Lee Burns of Carnesville; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Online condolences can be made by visiting our website acree-davisfh.com.

Acree-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Vernie Burns Johnson.