Mary Lou Abbott Johnson Obituary
The family announces the passing of Mary Lou Abbott Johnson (Kinston, North Carolina) on October 5, 2026. Mary Lou, born on January 10, 1941, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Ray C. Abbott; her husband Charles Edmond Johnson; her parents, William Woodrow Tilghman and Lois Elizabeth Tilghman; her sister Marie Williams; her son-in-law Kent Clifton; and her stepson Larry Johnson.
She is survived by: her children, Tami A. Clifton of Raleigh and Charles Abbott (Melanie) of Raleigh; her siblings, Joyce Tilghman of Hugo and Billy Tilghman (Glenda) of Hugo; her brother-in-law Herman Williams of Kinston; her grandchildren, Kyle Clifton (Jess), Casey Christos Justin (Mike) and Clark Abbott (Kendall); her great grandchildren, Holden Clifton, Paige Clifton, Carter Christos, Jace Christos, Nellie Abbott, Dawson Abbott and Mila Abbott; her stepson Carl Johnson (Lisa); and her stepgranddaughter Amanda Seymour (Clay).
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Howard-Carter Funeral Home (1608 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28504). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105, Sudan Shriners Children's Hospital at PO Box 12829, New Bern, N.C. 28561 or the charity of your choice.
