Alice Johnson Obituary

Age - 71

September 11, 2023

Talladega, AL

Alice Atkisson Johnson, 71, of Talladega, AL passed away in Anniston, AL on Saturday, September 09, 2023. Mrs. Johnson was a native and lifelong resident of Talladega. She was a former employee of Crown Textiles, Image Yarns, and Griffins Jewelry. She was baptized in the Church of Christ faith when she was just a child and attended Ironaton Church of Christ for most of her life. Mrs. Johnson loved spending time in the mountains and with her grandchildren. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her life. She was a sweet, kind, and loving woman who opened her big heart to everyone. Mrs. Johnson was truly an angel on Earth who was always willing to help anyone. She was a very loving and devoted mother and granny who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quarley Johnson; father, Dewey "Bob" Atkisson; mother, Mary Samuels; and brothers, Stanley Atkisson and Bobby Atkisson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her daughter, Tamika (Bryan) Tubbs; grandchildren, Joshua Hill, Krystal Higgins, Ashley Krueger, and Jonathon (Savannah) McRee; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Perry (Linda) Atkisson, and a host of nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be offered at www. usreyfuneralhome. com. Usrey Funeral Home of Talladega is assisting her family.

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