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Lois Leona Johnson, 93, born Feb. 7, 1932 in Decatur to the late William W. and Vesta (Lepley) Wray, passed away peacefully April 15, 2025 in the care of The Inn at Summit Trail, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russell E. Johnson of 42 years; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathryn (Ed) Rodkey, Arlene (Harry) Baumgardner, and Edith Wray; in-laws, Helen and Russell F. Johnson; sisters-in-law, Joann Johnson and Margaret Wray; son-in-law, Robert McFadyen; and her great niece, Abbey Rodkey.
Lois is survived by her brother, William (Beth) Wray; loving children, Michael (Paula) Johnson and Debra McFadyen, her much loved five grandchildren, Ryan (Lacey) McFadyen, Amanda Johnson, Michelle (Mitchell) Tom, Heather (Ryan) Colston, and Paige (Ryenn Stallard) McFadyen; her 12 great-grandchildren, Chandler, McKenna, James, Maddox, Michaela, Sophia, Thomas, Maverick, Cooper, Anthony, Gregory, and Olivia who gave her such joy; and eight very dear nieces and nephews and their children and grandchildren.
Lois was the first born of her siblings and spent her youth in Pennsylvania where she was a 1950 graduate of Lewistown High School. Following high school she worked as an executive secretary at the Cluett Peabody Arrow shirt factory also in Lewistown.
After meeting and marrying the love of her life she moved to Columbus, Ohio where she worked briefly for Nationwide Insurance until she began raising her children.
Lois liked to garden and was an avid reader but mostly just loved nurturing her family. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, kind heart and constant smile.
Visitation will be held on Thursday May 1, 2025 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Advantage by Shoedinger North at 5554 Karl Rd. in Columbus, Ohio, with a funeral service on Friday May 2, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Interment to follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association in Lois's name.