Alma Johns Highsmith

Alma Johns Highsmith, 87, of Nahunta died early Sunday morning (Sept. 19, 2010) at her residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Nahunta, GA, her parents were Robert Jesse Johns and Niccie Sylvester Moore Johns. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Hilton Highsmith, 2 sons, Edgar "Buddy" Highsmith and James Highsmith, a granddaughter, Jennifer Crews, a sister, Estelle Griffin, 2 brothers, Ira Johns and Roscoe Johns, and 7 half brothers and sisters, Barney Harris, T.J. Johns, James Johns, Juanita Crews, Gladys Griffin, Geneva Johns and Pearlie Mae Johns. She was a homemaker who loved her family, and she loved fishing and working in her yards. She is survived by her 7 Children and spouses, Pauline and David Carter of Hilliard, FL; Joyce and Mario Valdez of Jacksonville, FL; Reba and James Crews of Nahunta; Lafane and Craig Driggers of Waycross; Virginia and Ernest Frye of Nahunta; Charles and Aline Highsmith of Nahunta; and Diane and Joe Lake of Nahunta; 18 Grandchildren and 35 Great Grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Taylor of Alma; a special prayer warrior and called daughter, Joan Crews, of Hoboken; also, several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be Monday evening starting at 6 p.m. at Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon (Sept. 21, 2010) at 2 p.m. at Frye Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. E. C. Crews and Rev. Charles Florey officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery, Hickox. Pallbearers will be Chris Brooks, Jeff Highsmith, Harry Crews, Jamie Crews, Brad Driggers, Kelly Young, William Highsmith and Bradley Lake. Arrangement are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.fryefh.com