Edna Forbes Johnston

EDNA FORBES JOHNSTON REGISTERED NURSE Mrs. Edna Forbes Johnston 96 of Evans, GA entered into rest March 4, 2009 at Kentwood in Augusta, GA. She was the beloved wife of the late William Giles Johnston. Services will be held Saturday, March 7 at 2PM at Journey Community Church 4798 Hardy McManus Rd. Evans, GA with Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Survivors include: Daughters: Janice Askew and her husband Willard of Thomson, Ga Louise Colvin and her husband Ron of Evans, GA Grandchildren: Charles Swint, Jan Phelps and her husband Steve, Butch Askew and his wife Renee', Clayton Colvin and his wife Adrienne Great-grandchildren: Erin Phelps, Raley Askew, Connor Askew, Abby Colvin, Ansley Colvin and Will Colvin Sister-in-law: Mrs. Claude Forbes (Doris) Nieces: Marcia Lane and Beth Forbes Nelson Nephew: George W. Forbes, Jr. Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by a sister Alma Forbes Lane and brothers, C. Claude Forbes and George W. Forbes, Sr.. Mrs. Johnston was born in Augusta, Georgia and was the daughter of the late Charles Claudius Forbes and the late Bessie Metts Forbes. She was a graduate of Tubman High School, the Barrett School of Nursing Class of 1936 and was a member of the University Hospital Nursing Alumnae . Mrs. Johnston was retired as a Registered Nurse from the University Hospital. She was also a member of Riverside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service. Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family's personal guestbook. BEGGS FUNERAL HOME 799 COBBHAM ROAD THOMSON, GA. 595-4100