SUFFOLK—Daisy Blythe Johnson, 86, widow of Lloyd James Johnson, died July 11, 2008.

She was born in Southampton County, a daughter of the late McKinley and Florence Lankford Blythe and was a member of Franklin Church of God.

Survivors include her daughter, Hazel J. Parker and husband George of Eure, N.C.; a son James K. &uot;Boo&uot; Johnson and wife Mickey of Gates County, N.C.; a brother, Ashby Blythe of Franklin; special friend, John Savage, of Sunbury, N.C.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Mrs. Johnson was predeceased by a son, Lloyd Ronald Johnson, and four brothers, Sherman, Thurman, Otis and Morgan Blythe.

A graveside service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Southampton Memorial Park with the Revs. Billy Pressley and Michael Brinkley officiating.

Wright Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.