Beech Tree News Network

December  2, 2011 was a very special date for the descendants of Christopher Columbus Johnson and Lillie Frances Flener Johnson. The Masonic Hall in Morgantown was decorated with Christmas colors: tablecloths provided by a friend of the family, Christine Coleman; centerpieces by Paula Young Taylor; Christmas tree decorated by Darleen Taylor with ornaments made with Johnson pictures; and lots of great Johnson food provided by each family. Each family brought pictures to share. Great laughter was had remembering all the wonderful times we have shared. The Johnsons also had a display created by Doris Taylor Stahl of all the descendants who have served in the military.

Representing the Arville and Fannie (down in the holler) Fields Johnson family was Mary Ann Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Johnson, Glendal and Barbara Coleman, Tim Coleman, Mrs Harold Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Keen Johnson.

The Pansy (Leo) Garrison family gathered Patsy Garrison Drake, Peggy Garrison St. Clair and son Jerry, Lola Garrison Wart and husband Maynard and children.

Casey Campbell Johnson and Ruby Johnson were represented by Nina Mae Johnson West, Michael West  and daughters Kimberly, Kayla, Krystal, Chloe, and Carden, Gail Johnson Barks and son Bruce,Dale and Linda Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Johnson and Eli and Rachel and Mrs. Alice Johnson Baker.

Ronnie and Peggy Norris represented Fannie and Leron "Red" Norris.

Allie Johnson Taylor (Bobby) were represented with Larry and Jason Taylor, David, Paula, CW and Felicia Taylor, Janeen Taylor, Randy Ali and Madison Stalter, Casey and Tessa Kingsland, Darleen Taylor and son Stephen Maier.