Evelyn Elizabeth Johnson, age 87, of Jasper, FL. passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Shands Lake Shore Hospital in Lake City, FL. Evelyn was born in Morven, Georgia on August 18, 1924. She later married Dan Johnson and they moved to Jasper in 1974 from the Miami area. They were both very active members at the First Baptist Church in Jasper until his death in 2005. In the years that followed she made her home at Suwannee Valley Nursing Center where she continued to inspire others with words of encouragement and positive outlook on life. Evelyn was a faithful worker in the Pink Ladies organization in Jasper.

Survivors include one son, Paul Johnson (Judy), Edgewater, FL.; one daughter, Vickie Corbett (Roger), Jasper, FL.; five grandchildren, Tonya, Stephanie, Brett, John and Desiree; and five great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, October 27, 2011 in the chapel of Harry T. Reid Funeral Home. Interment followed at Moody Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Suwannee Valley Nursing Center (Activities Dept.) , 427 NW 15th Ave, Jasper, FL. 32052.