Aldena Parnell Johnson

Aldena "Memaw" Parnell Johnson, 84, of 545 Mt. Vernon-Hickory Mountain Road, Siler City died Monday, August 20, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Johnson was born in Lee County on December 31, 1927 the daughter of Charles Luther and Mollie Mae (Klass) Parnell. Aldena was a member of Hickory Mountain Baptist Church and was retired from Collins & Aikman where she worked in quality control. She was a member of the Lady Bird Bowling League for many years. She is survived by two daughters: Darlene Lett (Allan) of Siler City, NC, Tamra Bowe (Stephen) of Lehigh Acres, FL; one brother: Wallace Wayne Parnell of Texas; grandchildren, Melissa Milholen Hockaday (Rodney), Ernie Milholen (Marcia) and Seth Bowe; step-grandchildren, Chad Bowe (Jennifer), Jennifer Bowe, Phillip Lett (Faye), Sarah Lett and Daniel Lett (Bethany). The family will receive friends Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 2:30 - 4:00 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 4:00 at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rodney Hellard and Rev. Stephen Bowe officiating. Burial will follow in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.