Obituary of Erna Louise Karnes Johnson

Erna Louise Karnes Johnson, 89 of Bedford, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at the home of her granddaughter.  She was born March 31, 1935 in Bedford, VA, a daughter of the late Nathan Luck Karnes and Glennie Mae Stanley Karnes.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Plymale Johnson. 

She was retired from GE and was a member of Timber Ridge Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sisters, Ruby Dudley, Annie Bell Phillips; her brothers, Ray Karnes, Roy Karnes & wife, Jean, Roberts Karnes; grandchildren, Sara Sweigart (Kris), Wesley White (Leah); great grandchildren, Abigail Sweigart, Brody Sweigart.

A joint visitation for Mrs. Johnson and her daughter, Lisa Wilson be held beginning at 10 am on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Timber Ridge Baptist Church and a joint funeral service will follow at 11 AM with Pastor Phillip Kelley officiating.  Interment will follow in Virginia Memorial Park.  Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.