Virginia Johnstone

Tupelo - Virginia Leavell Johnstone, 92, died Monday, April 16, 2012, at Avonlea Assisted Living after an extended illness. A native of the Cherry Creek Community, she was born January 20, 1920, to Halbert and Blanche Leavell. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved taking care of her family and loved ones. She was an active member of First Baptist Church where she loved attending church for many years. She taught Sunday School, served as a G.A. leader, and worked in Vacation Bible School. Her last three years at Avonlea Assisted Living, she loved playing the piano and sang the Christian songs she had learned through the years. She had a strong faith in God and loved her church. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at The Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Dr. Gayle Alexander, Rev. Dave Jensen and Rev. Ricky Young officiating. Burial will be in Cherry Creek Cemetery. Survivors include her son, Jack L. Johnstone and her daughter, Virginia Carol Johnston (David) all of Tupelo; two grandchildren, Lisa Russell (Brady) and Chad Johnston (Jessica) all of Tupelo; three great-grandchildren, Reed Russell, Collin Russell, and Anna Claire Russell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 46 years, Jack Johnstone; and her brother, Frank Leavell. Pallbearers will be Jack McFerrin, Mitch Waycaster, Don Long, Robert Long, Chad Johnston, Dr. Brady Russell Honorary Pallbearers will be the Ruth Sunday School Class of Frist Baptist Church. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 300 N. Church Street, Tupelo MS 38804.