Miss Erin Townsend and Curtis JohnsonMr. and Mrs. John Meeks of Yazoo City are proud to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Erin Charisse Townsend, to Curtis Johnson, son of the late Doretha Johnson, also  of Yazoo City.
The bride elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gober Townsend Sr. of Yazoo City and Mrs. Jessie Bell Meeks and the late Mr. Plure Meeks also of Yazoo City.
Miss Townsend received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Alcorn State University and a Practical Nursing degree from Hinds Community College.  Miss Townsend is currently employed at Methodist Senior Services Martha Coker Green Homes as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Mr. Johnson is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Leach Sr. also of Yazoo City.  
Mr. Johnson received licensure in Barbering and an Associate of Arts degree in Drafting and Design Technology from Hinds Community College.
Mr. Johnson is currently self-employed as a Master Barber at CMC Barbershop in Yazoo City and People’s Beauty Barbershop in Belzoni.
The couple will be married in a double ring ceremony by Dr. Cesar Felton on August 14, 2010 at 5p.m. in Belzoni.
A reception will follow at Wister Gardens in Belzoni.