Wanda Johnson Obituary
The passing of Wanda Johnson of Wilkesboro, North Carolina occurred on October 10, 2026. Wanda, born on October 14, 1948, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wanda Johnson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jeter Earl and Epsie Louise Harris Byrd. She is survived by: her husband Gurney Turner; her daughters, Monica Byrd Holland of Wilkesboro and Denise Blackburn (Chris) of Wilkesboro; her grandchildren, Ashlyn Gibson (Josh) of Hickory, Kayla Hendren (Seth) of Mooresville, Laken Blackburn of Roanoke, VA, Jacob Holland of Wilkesboro and Garrett Blackburn (Jennifer) of Tappahannock, VA; her great grandchildren, Holland Gibson, Noah Gibson, Ryleigh Hendren, Brixleigh Hendren, Axle Holland and James Blackburn; her brothers, Dean Byrd (Judy) of Hays and David Byrd (Gail) of Roaring River; and her sister-in-law Sharon Byrd of West Jefferson.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home (270 Armory Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Edgewood Baptist Church (2300 Edgewood Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697). A burial was held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at the Edgewood Baptist Church Cemetery (2300 Edgewood Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697).
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home, 1006 Byrd Ridge Road, North Wilkesboro NC 28659.
