Chloe Johnson Rivenbark

   Chloe Johnson Rivenbark, age 76, of LaGrange, Georgia, departed her earthly life on early Thursday morning, November 9, 2023 while at home. Born August 31, 1947, she was the daughter of the late S O and Edith Fussell Johnson of Rose Hill, North Carolina.

   Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 54 years, Phil Rivenbark; daughter Catherine and husband Mike Petite; granddaughters Madison and Cameron Petite of LaGrange, Georgia. She loved her family and friends dearly but her granddaughters where the light of her life.

   Chloe was born in Washington, DC, graduated the class of 1966, Wallace-Rose Hill High School, Teachey, North Carolina and attended Central Carolina Community College, Sanford, North Carolina with studies in Veterinary Medical Technology. Mrs. Rivenbark was an avid Horseman who enjoyed riding and showing horses in her teens and adult life.

   She had a deep love and desire for the welfare of all animals, especially Cats and Dogs. Chloe was the organizer and a charter member of Pet Friends of Duplin County. Mrs. Rivenbark had a lengthy carrier as an Animal Control Officer and Veterinarian Technician in Georgia and North Carolina. She retired after 22 years of service with New Hanover County, Wilmington, North Carolina in their Animal Control Services Department.

   A service of Celebration and Remembrance will be Monday, November 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Padgett Funeral Home and Cremation, Wallace, North Carolina. The family will greet friends after the service.

  In leu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to Pet Friends of Duplin County, PO Box 152, Wallace, North Carolina 28466.

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