Glenda Langley Johnson

August 11, 1964 ~ January 17, 2021

Glenda Langley Johnson, age 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021 surrounded by her husband and family by her bedside. Born in Nash County, NC on August 11, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Aaron and Ernestine Langley, and raised by Floyd Sanford. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Aaron and Mike Langley; and her sisters, Diane Langley and Celia Edmondson.

Glenda leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 38 years, Tommy Johnson; her son, Wayne Johnson and wife, Pamela, of Rocky Mount; her step-daughters, Cathy Overton and husband Michael, of Battleboro, Kimberly Burns of Newport News, VA; her grandchildren, Daniel Overton and wife, Elizabeth, Lainey Overton, Austin Overton, Tommy Cervantes, Adrianna Cervantes, Joseph Cervantes; her great-grandchildren, Raylee Overton, Annaylee Cervantes, Khloe Flores; her brother, Alvin Langley; her sisters-in-law, Donna Langley, Tammy Edmondson, Betty Pierce, Becky Johnson; her brothers-in-law, Melvin Edmondson, Dan Pierce, Terry Johnson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and her extended family from her 40 years of racing and tractor pulling.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Glenda’s life will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Johnny Edmondson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Cathy and Michael Overton in Battleboro.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.

Flowers are welcome.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.