Carolyn Johnson Pyatte

Carolyn Johnson Pyatte age 73 of Newland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 1, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Avery County she was born March 30, 1944 the daughter of the late Fred and Florence Grindstaff Johnson. Carolyn was a loving wife and mother, awesome grandmother and faithful friend. Her life was her Lord Jesus, the Holy Bible and her family and church. Carolyn was known as a prayer warrior with unshakeable faith. She instilled to all how important it is to have a relationship with the Lord Jesus. Carolyn's hobbies included sewing, collecting dolls and collecting salt and pepper shakers. Along with her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her: Brothers: Homer Johnson, Fred Johnson Jr., Auta Lee Johnson. Sister Flora Mae Johnson.Carolyn has left to cherish her memory her husband of 53 years Kenneth Pyatte of the home. One son Ronnie Pyatte and wife Missy of Newland. One granddaughter Canaan Pyatte of Elizabethton TN; Many nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Carolyn Pyatte will be Sunday June 4, 2017 at 7:00 at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Pastor’s officiating: Allen King, Bryant Collins and Don Trexler. The family will receive friends Sunday June 4, 2017 from 5:00 -7:00 Interment will be at Fork Mountain Cemetery, Newland NC on Monday June 6, 2017 at 11:00. Family and friends are to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 A.M. Procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Greater Joy Fellowship ~ P.O. Box 1243 Newland, NC 28657 Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.rsfh.net.The care of Carolyn and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. 828-733-2121Read Obituary