Johnnie Postell

Mrs. Johnnie Ann Postell, age 82, of Blue Ridge, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Laurel Glen Assisted Living in Carrollton.

Mrs. Postell was born December 18, 1939, in Morganton to the late John Mosley and the late Stella Crawford Mosley.

She served in various roles in education before retirement. Most notable was her time working at West Fannin Junior High School. She is remembered for being a fiercely independent woman that had a very fervent love for her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William H. “Bill” Postell; her grandson, Samuel Oliver Postell; and sisters, Betty Weaver and Doralese Tipton.

Mrs. Postell’s surviving family includes her son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Lynn Postell; grandchildren, Trey (Katie Rose) Postell and Wesley (Gabriella Gearinger) Postell; and great grandchildren, Claire Postell and Deacon Postell.

Graveside services were  held Monday, July 18, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Hipps Chapel Community Cemetery with the Rev. Trey Postell officiating.

George Watkins, Jimmy Davenport, Tadd Postell, Daniel Shuler, Johnny Weaver, and Wesley Postell served as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers were Arnold Postell and David Postell.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made in memory of Johnnie Postell to the Community Fund of West Georgia - Sam Postell Scholarship Fund at 807 South Park Street, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com.