Johnnie Ella Wall Bowen Plumley, age 84

Johnnie Ella Wall Bowen Plumley, age 84, of Forest City, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016.

Born on Friday, September 11, 1931 in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of late Paul Avery Wall and Etrula Radford Wall. Johnnie was a graduate of Tri-High School, class of 1949 and a member of Providence United Methodist Church. She worked in textiles at Cone Mills-Cliffside Plant for many years and then as a dietary manager for Inman Nursing Care for over twenty years. She enjoyed reading, working on "Find-a-Word" books, studying recipes and playing the piano. Johnnie was a woman of perseverance and faith. She was known as a prayer warrior with a loving and kind spirit and one who cared much for others.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Ed Plumley and only son, Steve Bowen.

Survivors include three daughters, Dianne Clayton and husband, William "Ditney" and Darlene Harmon all of Sandy Mush and Danita Sartin and husband, Hooper of Henrietta; three step-sons, Dean, Gary and Rick Plumley all of SC. She is also survived by four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at the Providence United Methodist Church with Reverend David Bradley officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Chase Corner Ministries Crisis Center, POB 327, Henrietta, NC 28076.

The family wishes to convey a special thank you to the wonderful staff of White Oak Manor for the love they showed to Ms. Johnnie as she was affectionately called.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.