Polly Large Johnson, age 102, of Knoxville, Tennessee, born May 8, 1916, the second child born to Ethel King Large and Charles Vernor Large, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018. She has been a member of Mt. Olive Baptist church since she was 10 years old. Polly is preceded in death by parents, Ethel and Charles, husband, Andy Johnson; brothers, Frank "Jake" Large, Charles Large; nephews, Danny Roberts, Danny Doyle; niece, Cathy Large Kee; brothers-in-law, Bill Ryan and Ike Rader; sisters-in-law, Ruth French Large and Anne Wallace Large. She is survived by her sisters, Frances L. Rader, Bettye L. Phifer, Shirley Roberts-Ryan; sister -in-law, Ruth Hansen; nieces, Jo Tower, Jeane McCoart, Patty Large Kress, Janet French, Suzanne Jensen, Natalie Creasman, Janine Medlin and cousin, C.W. Cross; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Polly never had children of her own, but she loved and cared for her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Atria Assisted Living and Shannondale Health Care for their care, especially Ms. Pearl. Family will receive friends Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 5 PM - 7 PM at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy. Knoxville, TN 37920. Funeral Service will be 11 AM Thursday in the Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Rev. Kirby Ownby officiating and Frances Rader will be giving the eulogy. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Pall bearers will be Tom and Tim Doyle, Mike and Terry Roberts, Wally Kee, Tommy Miller and Mark Rader. Memorials may be made to Mt Olive Baptist Church, 2500 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
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