Johnnie B. McCoury

Johnnie B. Nicely McCoury went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday July 31, 2017. She was born March 17, 1926 in Luttrell, Tennessee the daughter of Burl Henry Nicely and Sarah Louise Skeen Nicely, who preceded her in death as well as her husband of 57 years, Elbert W. McCoury and her siblings Christine N. Booker, Mabel N Mackie, Doris Lee N. McCourry, Boyd Nicely, and infant twin brother and sister Simon Burl and Martha Murl Nicely. She leaves to cherish her memory her sons Kent W. McCoury and wife Eleanor C. McCoury of Apex, NC; Dale C. McCoury of the home and David P McCoury of Burnsville, NC; Grandchildren Wendy Grace McCoury of Greensboro, NC and James (Jeb) McCoury of Apex, NC and several nieces and nephews along with a special friend for 75 years Ludella Ollis Carter; also, many dear friends who have been a joy and encouragement through her lifetime. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Elk Park, where she taught the Ladies Sunday School Class along with taking part in all church activities. She was a former member of Cranberry Baptist, Cedar Ford and Warwick’s Chapel Baptist. She worked in the public for many years and enjoyed every job she ever had. She was a 1943 graduate of Cranberry High School and she and her husband were on the first Cranberrian Board when the old school building, and grounds were purchased. She especially enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles and browsing through antique malls. As she says good-bye for now to her family and friends, she is looking forward to being with them in Heaven. Johnnie's family will receive friends on Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the service to follow. Rev. John McCoury and Finley McCoury will officiate. Family, friends, and pallbearers will gather at the funeral home on Friday morning at 10:00 to go in procession to the Ashley Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers will be Phillip Odom, James McCoury, David Thomas, Danny Miller, Mike Smith and Jerry Turbyfill . Honorary Pallbearers are Harold Greene, Howard Hoilman Jr. and Avery County Transport. Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the McCoury family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net The care of Johnnie and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. (828) 733-2121Read Obituary