Annie McCombs Johnson went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at White Oak Manor in Shelby. She was born in Taylorsville, NC on October 10, 1935 to the late Charlie and Gertie Taylor McCombs.

Mrs. Johnson was a member of Faith Harvest Church until her health declined and was an ordained minister. Her ministry to others included her work as a C.N. A. with Cleveland Memorial Hospital, Beam Nursing Home and Helping Hands providing at home nursing care. From her love of listening to gospel music, she became somewhat of a" d.j." of the genre keeping up with the latest music and providing others with tapes for their listening pleasure. Her love for people, also extended itself to providing transportation to those in need. She was always an upbeat, friendly person who was known to always offer an encouraging word. She also loved to cook and enjoyed and loved her family.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James "Mote" Johnson; two sons, Richard McCombs and Timothy Hunt; sisters, Ruby Headen, Doretha McCombs, Easdale Toms and Christine Jackson and one brother, Jay. H. McCombs.

Her memory will be cherished by her children, Mary Hopper (Wilburt) of Shelby, NC, Johnny Hunt of Durham, NC, Todd Hunt (Doreen) of Kings Mountain, NC, Elizabeth Hunt of Kannapolis, NC, Gwendolyn Hunt and Hollis Johnson both of Shelby; her sisters, Alean McCombs of Shelby and Jennie Lee James of Augusta, GA; 28 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Faith Harvest Church. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM at the churchand other times at the home of her daughter, Mary Hopper, 940 West Warren Street Apt.10 Shelby.Condolences can be expressed online www.enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.