Shelby Jean Johnson, 70, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Saturday, December 24, at Caromont Regional Medical Center. She was born in Gaston County and was the daughter of the late Marquette and Elizabeth Dye Garmon. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Friday at Zion Baptist Church, 2437 Propst St., Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Leo Kuykendall. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 – 8 pm at the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service, 1503 S. York Road, Gastonia.