Ruby Clarice Smith Johnson, age 80, of Alma passed away Thursday, December 8th at her residence after an extended illness. She was born in Jeff Davis County on December 14, 1935 to Clarence Alfred Smith, Sr. and Ruby Johnson Smith and preceded in death by her husband Loyd Norman "L.N." Johnson. Clarice was retired from the Bacon County Board of Education as a School Teacher and was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church.

Survivors include her son, Loyd Johnson of Alma, one brother, Alfred Smith (Jenny) of Denton, GA., four sisters, Patricia Hand (Lorenzo) of Alma, Faye Sinclair of Douglas, Emily Hutto (Buddy) of Denton and Rhonda Dunn of Athens, GA., three grandchildren, Paige, Chase and Aniston Johnson and their mother Traci Johnson of Alma three sister-in-laws, Debbie Parker (Glenn), Jane Powell (Michael) and Betty Sue Johnson all of Alma and special friend Louella Wooden of Alma.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 11th at 2:30 PM from the Chapel of Crosby Funeral Home with Rev. Dustin Hutto officiating. Interment will follow on the family cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Sunday from 1:30 until funeral time.

Active pallbearers will be; Steven Wright, Darrell Hutto, Charlie Powell, Tom and Dan Parker, Vance Burkett and Scott Taylor. All others in attendance will be considered honorary escorts.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.