In Loving Memory of

Glenda McCarter Johnson of Sevierville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 12, 2008.

Glenda was born June 13, 1946 to C.B. and Bonnie McCarter in Sevierville, Tennessee. She graduated Sevier County High School in 1964 and went on to earn her Associate’s Degree from Hiwassee College in 1966 and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Tennessee Technological University in 1968. She married Charlie in 1972 and this November they celebrated 35 wonderful years of marriage. Glenda worked for her family business, McCarter Auction Company, from the age of 12 before dedicating herself to her family and her community.

She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Sevierville where she was teacher and director of the 4 –year old Sunday School class for 25 years. She also served on numerous committees within the church and chaired several including Public Relations, Committee on Committees and the Special Policies Committee.

Glenda was active in the Tennessee Auctioneers Association Auxiliary as a Board Member and as President from 1976 to 1978. At the national level she served in numerous positions on the Board of the National Auctioneers Association Auxiliary including President from 1980 to 1981. She has served as Historian since 2002. In 2005 Glenda was inducted into the NAA Auxiliary Hall of Fame.

Glenda has shown her commitment to the children of the community through her leadership and involvement in the local schools, 4-H programs, scouting, and church. For 12 years Glenda worked in the Parent- Teacher Organizations of Sevierville Primary, Intermediate and Middle Schools. As her children entered high school she directed committees for the Band, Dance Team and Soccer Boosters. Her work with the 4-H Clubs of East Tennessee raised funds for future 4-H students in Sevier County. In 1996 she was awarded the Volunteer Leader Award and in 1999 she was named the Tennessee Outstanding 4-H Family of the Year. Glenda began in Girl Scouting in 1983 as a Brownie Troop Leader. After graduating her last troop member in 1997, she began serving on the Tanasi Council Board of Directors. Glenda served as President of the Tanasi Girl Scout Council from 2006 to 2008. In 2005 she was awarded the highest honor for an adult Girl Scout, the Thanks Badge Award. Glenda also was a member of the Kids Voting USA Committee, Sevier County Agricultural Committee, volunteered with the Sevier County Election Commission and the Sevier County Republican Party.

She will be remembered foremost for her strong faith and her love of family, but also for her love of politics and her commitment to the betterment of her community.

Preceded in death by her parents, C.B. and Bonnie McCarter; and brother, Fred “Doc” McCarter.

She is survived by:
Husband, Charlie Richard Johnson and children, Stefanie Allysia, Charles Ashley and Richard Alexander.

Brothers and Sisters:
Brother, Carl Edd McCarter and wife, Carolyn; sister-in-law, LaVerne McCarter; sister, Brenda Smith and husband, Butch; brother, Lee McCarter and wife, Susan; sister, Barbara Lusk and husband, Danny; brother, Scott McCarter and wife, Debbie; sister, Kay Green and husband, Roger, sister, Mary Lona Lusk and husband, Jerry; sister, Martha McCarter; and, brothers, Guy McCarter and wife, Hyeon Joo, Steve McCarter, Joe McCarter and wife, Donna and Chuck McCarter and wife, Laura Lea.Many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral service will be held at 7 PM Thursday, May 15, 2008 at First Baptist Church in Sevierville with Dr. Randy Davis officiating. The internment will follow at a later date at the new family cemetery.

The family will receive friends 2-6 PM Thursday, May 15th at First Baptist Church in Sevierville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 317 Parkway, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862, to the Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council, 1600 Breda Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918, or to the Sevier County 4-H Foundation, 125 Court Avenue, Room 102, Sevierville, TN 37862.

Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com).