Linda Carol Johnson, 68, of Laurel passed away, Wednesday August 10, peacefully at her home in the Powers community.  She was born March 10, 1954, in Laurel.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, MS. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:00AM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel MS. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. Valton Douglas will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. 601-649-3342

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Bess Rogers, her infant sister Marilyn Rogers, and brother George "Roy" Rogers.

She loved the Lord and her church.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where she served the Lord faithfully.

Linda cherished her family.  She was married to Wayne Johnson, and they recently celebrated their 50 ^th Wedding Anniversary. She loved being "Gran" to her three grandchildren.

She enjoyed her booth "Gran and Papa's Place" inside Peddlers Junktion in Laurel. She loved meeting new people and never met a stranger.

Survivors include her husband of 50 years Wayne Johnson; son, Brian Johnson (Bethany); grandchildren Hannah Johnson, Jack Johnson and Jenna Claire Johnson.

Pallbearers will be David Reid, Cecil Myers, Jerry Hutchenson, Wesley Jones, Mark Ball, and Ronnie Kitchens.