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Susan Johnson Obituary

KINGSPORT - Susan Diana Rigsby Johnson, 61, passed away early Saturday, Nov. 25th, 2023 at her home.

Diana was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sue Rigsby, brothers Mike and Mark Rigsby and husband Tony Johnson.

She is survived by sisters, Sherri Odum and Brandy McDavid; son Wesley Gray; and daughters Jennifer Vaughn and Tabitha Holbrook, and grandchildren, Destiney Vaughn, Travis and Andy Gray, Kayla Absher, and Cameron Jones.

As requested, Diana has been cremated and the family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News on Nov. 29, 2023.

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Gina

February 12, 2024

My friend from the age of 14...What times we had. My best memories of my youth include you and the times we had in the hills or on the back roads...See ya later.

Destiney

November 30, 2023

Me and the kids love and miss you so much nanny

Brandy

November 30, 2023

I Love you Sis!!! You are missed so much.

Dano and Katy

November 30, 2023

so sorry for your loss. She was an awesome lady! Love and hugs and many prayers to the family.

Nancy Loughlin

November 30, 2023

Sheri,my dear friend, I am so so sorry for the loss of your sister. May you find peace and comfort while the lord wraps his arms around you. I love you snd please let me know if I can help in any way. God bless your .

Tabitha holbrook

November 30, 2023

Mom I will forever miss talking to but I will see u at a later date. U will never b forgotten. I love u so much. Tabitha Holbrook

Tabitha Jenkins

November 29, 2023

My thoughts prayers are with the family. May you find comfort and strength through God's love and leaning on one another.

Sherri Tribble Odum

November 29, 2023

I love you sissy! I will miss you greatly!!

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