(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)Lorraine G. Johnson, age 98, of Joplin, MO, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at The Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin.
Lorraine was born on May 21, 1925, in Lincoln, NE to Hoyt and Emma Lower. She graduated from high school in 1943, then attended business college.
She met John Johnson in Dayton, OH and they married on October 4, 1951, in Richmond, IN. Lorraine and John had three children, a son and two daughters.
She is survived by the children; John F. Johnson II and wife Janet, of Olney, MD, Karen Garoutte and husband Steve, of Joplin, and Peggy Schultz and husband Don, of Webb City, six grandchildren; Jessica Johnson, John F. Johnson III and wife Bridget, Kinsey Schultz, Ryan Garoutte, Bryan Campbell and wife Stephanie, and Kelly Campbell, and four great-grandchildren; Jackson, Emma, Daniel, and Isaiah.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Burdell and Darrell, and sister Donna.
Lorraine started her working career in banking in Nebraska and in an administrative capacity at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. She was active in PTA at her children’s school as they were growing up. She was also active at her church. She worked for Joplin R-8 schools as an aide and secretary.
Lorraine was a very good cook. She loved to share her delicious cinnamon rolls with neighbors and her children’s teachers at Christmastime. Entertaining her family during holiday times and sewing were also favorite pastimes of hers. She especially loved playing and entertaining her grandchildren.
Lorraine’s family would like to extend a special “thank you” to The Wildwood Senior Living facility staff. We so appreciate the wonderful care that Mom received while living at the Memory Care Unit. We would also like to acknowledge Megan Mattox and Heather Finney, mom’s caregivers, for their dedication in taking care of our mom.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 3 at Mason-Woodard Mortuary.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers Burdell and Darrell, and sister Donna.
Lorraine started her working career in banking in Nebraska and in an administrative capacity at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio. She was active in PTA at her children’s school as they were growing up. She was also active at her church. She worked for Joplin R-8 schools as an aide and secretary.
Lorraine was a very good cook. She loved to share her delicious cinnamon rolls with neighbors and her children’s teachers at Christmastime. Entertaining her family during holiday times and sewing were also favorite pastimes of hers. She especially loved playing and entertaining her grandchildren.
Lorraine’s family would like to extend a special “thank you” to The Wildwood Senior Living facility staff. We so appreciate the wonderful care that Mom received while living at the Memory Care Unit. We would also like to acknowledge Megan Mattox and Heather Finney, mom’s caregivers, for their dedication in taking care of our mom.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 3 at Mason-Woodard Mortuary.
A graveside service has been scheduled for Monday, March 4 at 10:00 am at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Joplin. The public is invited to travel to the cemetery in procession from the mortuary at 9:30 am.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory Joplin, MO.
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