Jan 5, 2018 2 min read

Grace L. Johnson, 87, of Waynesburg, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in Waynesburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation.

She was born Saturday, March 15, 1930, in Rices Landing, a daughter of the late Frederick DeMurry and Maude Leichliter DeMurry.

Mrs. Johnson was the last of her immediate family. She attended various schools in Greene County during her youth. During the late 1950’s, she moved to Fairmont, West Virginia, where she worked for Westinghouse Corporation. Previously, she was employed at Berkowitz Shirt Factory in Waynesburg.

On June 6, 1963, she married the late Willis D. Johnson.

Surviving are her son, Emory Johnson and wife Virginia of Waynesburg. Many nieces and nephews also survive.

She never drove, but enjoyed walking uptown to Waynesburg. Her final years were spent at Waynesburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, where she was a beloved resident. While there, she was crowned the first Miss Senior Rain Day Queen in 2011. This was of special significance to her, having been fortunate to guess twice in her lifetime the exact time it would rain for the annual Rain Day contest.

She was an avid reader. She enjoyed cooking, baking and working in her yard. She was a homemaker and loved to keep her home immaculate. All who knew her were touched by her kindness and compassion.

The staff of Waynesburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provided outstanding care. In addition, her very dear friend, Lorraine Orndoff, provided abiding friendship and made many visits to Mrs. Johnson.

At the request of Mrs. Johnson, there will be no public visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be held in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville.

Information is available at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.