Lois Columbus Johnson, age 87, of the Life Care Center of Copper Basin passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. Mrs. Johnson was a native of the Copper Basin area and was a daughter of the late Charles and Delvie Worley Rider. She was of the Baptist Faith.

She is survived by children, Danny Cantrell of Seneca, SC, Mike Ballew of Riverdale, GA, David Rider of Nelson, GA. Brothers, Ervin Rider of Mineral Bluff, GA, Lloyd Rider of Hiram, GA, Carl Joe Rider of Hiram, GA and Bud Rider of Ellijay, Ga; sisters, Polly Millsap of Mineral Bluff, GA, Alene Seagull of Warner Robbins, GA, Evelene Bell of Tennessee, Seven grandchildren; Twelve great-grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Johnson was cremated and no services are planned at this time. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements.