Louise Venable

Louise Johnson Venable, 90, of Middlesboro, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at TriState Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation in Harrogate. She was born in Harlan, Kentucky on April 25, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Clofus and Clara Davis Johnson. Louise had retired after working as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor for many years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ernest Venable, and siblings, Tyson Johnson, Juanita Pressley, Jeanette Lake, Carl Johnson, Ethel Hurst, Jay Clofus Johnson and Phillip Johnson. Survivors include her children, Marsha Abbott, Randy Venable, Birdy Agee, Teressa Southern and Robin Venable, Regina Venable; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Sue Brooks, Doris Johnson, Mildred Rains and Steve Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Private cremation services were held at the Arnett & Steele Cremation Center in Pineville. The family will host a Celebration of Louise's life that will be announced with a complete obituary at a later date. The Arnett & Steele Funeral Home and Cremation Center is honored to be serving the Venable family.