Mrs. Patsy Carlene Johnson, age 77, passed away on Friday, May 30th, 2025, at East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro.

Carlene was born on December 26th, 1947, in Statesboro, Ga., to the late Oscar Carl Franklin and Myrtle Pat Donaldson Franklin. She was a 1966 graduate of Statesboro High School and later attended Georgia Southern University.

Carlene taught dance for many years in Statesboro, Swainsboro and Vidalia. She was also an avid University of Georgia fan who enjoyed going to games with season tickets since 1981.

Carlene worked for the Bulloch County Commissioners office under Winfield Lee for over 20 years. She was appointed tax commissioner following Commissioner Lee’s service and went on to proudly serve six more terms before her retirement.

She loved her work, com

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