Blanche Minnie Johnson, age 95, of Dalton, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was born in Polk County, TN to the late James McKinley Cochran and Missouria Dillard Cochran. She was of the Baptist faith. Blanche is preceded in death by her parents, her late husband, James Grady Johnson, and siblings, Everett Cochran, Robert Cochran, Lester Cochran, Rosa Lee Key, Katherine Ledford, and Geneva Cochran. Blanche is survived by her children, Gladys Johnson, Vesta (Eddie) Thurman, Fran (Todd) Rann, and Raymond (Phyllis) Johnson; special grandson, Braxton Johnson; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. No services are planned at this time. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill is in charge of the arrangements.