Rita Irene Johnson, 82, of Athens, died July 9, 2014. She was born on August 19, 1931, Rita was the daughter of the late Jay B. Boyd and Thelma Estella Boyd. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Ted W. Williams, second husband, Dr. Charles E. Johnson and granddaughter, Lisa S. Williams. "Enjoy it while you can, that bright Star above is keeping watch over you. So if lighting comes, look out-because that mean you were naughty when you should have been nice" –Rita Irene JohnsonSurvivors include her four sons: Robert L. Williams, James W Williams, Allen T. Williams, Jon. W. Johnson; two daughters: Pamela S. Wood, Jennifer L. Brownlee; two sisters: Virginia Crawford, Opal Christie; thirteen grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Private services will be held. Lord & Stephens East is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com