Clotelle Cortner Johnson was born in Nashville, TN on September 8, 1931, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Columbus and Essie Cortner. She peacefully departed this life on October 11, 2023 at Vanderbilt Hospital.
Clotelle was preceded in death by her parents; Mr and Mrs. Columbus and Essie Cortner, husband; Ewing Johnson Sr., son; Ewing Johnson Jr., brothers; Elijah and Columbus Cortner, sisters; Wilma, Ruby Nation, and Annie Ruth Cortner, grandchildren; Kimley and Frank Johnson, son-in-law; Robert Nowlin.
Clotelle was introduced to Christ at an early age, she was baptized and attended Bass Street Missionary Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Burns. She was married to Ewing Johnson, Sr. in the late 40s. Ewing was a soldier in the Navy and Army and served in WW2 and the Korean War.
Clotelle received her education from the old Carter-Lawrence Elementary School. She was a housewife and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, and dancing.
Clotelle leaves to cherish her memory and continue her legacy her children: Milton Lee Cortner, Eunice L. Nowlin, Charmaine (Joe) Johnson-Moore, Greg Johnson, Shelia Johnson, Rod V. Johnson, Devoted granddaughter Sonya (Rodney) Martin, (15) grandchildren,
(34) great-grandchildren, (16) great-great-great-grandchildren, (1) great great-great-grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces.
Service Schedule:
Visitation:
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
10:00 – 11:00am (Central time)
Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc.
3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218
Funeral Service:
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Starts at 11:00am (Central time)
Terrell Broady Funeral Home, Inc.
3855 Clarksville Pike, Nashville, TN 37218
Interment:
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Starts at 1:00pm (Central time)
Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
McCrory Lane, Nashville, TN 37221
https://www.terrellbroadyfuneralhome.com
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