Jo Anne Johnson
February 6, 1934 - September 8, 2020
Rader Funeral Home
Jo Anne Johnson was born Jo Anne Kennedy to Dr. Harvey H. and Charlotte Kennedy in Big Spring, TX on February 6th, 1934. Jo Anne passed away September 8, 2020 in a local hospital. Jo Anne was a life-long resident of Longview and a faithful member of First Christian Church. She graduated from Longview High School and Kilgore Jr. College, where she was a proud Rangerette. She married Harold Ray Johnson Sr. in 1952 and was preceded in death by Harold in 1970. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Harvey H. Kennedy Jr. She retired from Texas Eastman Chemical Company after many years of employment.
She is survived by her brother, Richard Kennedy, and children, Harold Johnson Jr and wife Sherrie, Cindy Romere and husband Keith, Kathy Barrett and husband Kyle, Scott Johnson and wife Sharon, and grandchildren, Lyndsay, Benjamin, Lauren, Brandon, Blake, Andrew, Matthew, Alexandra, Sara, Allison, and many great and great-great grandchildren, who lovingly called her Grammy.
Jo Anne had many friends in Longview and beyond. Her unwavering Christian faith was evident by her love and affection for all. The family is grateful for those who made her life so enjoyable, and to Buckner Ministries and Dr. Robert Cary for the wonderful care to allow the family more time to share her loving and generous light.
A private family graveside service will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Harold. A memorial service is planned for 11 am Saturday, September 12, 2020 at First Christian Church in Longview under direction of Rader Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 pm Friday at the chapel of Rader Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buckner Ministries or First Christian Church of Longview.
February 6, 1934 - September 8, 2020
Rader Funeral Home
Jo Anne Johnson was born Jo Anne Kennedy to Dr. Harvey H. and Charlotte Kennedy in Big Spring, TX on February 6th, 1934. Jo Anne passed away September 8, 2020 in a local hospital. Jo Anne was a life-long resident of Longview and a faithful member of First Christian Church. She graduated from Longview High School and Kilgore Jr. College, where she was a proud Rangerette. She married Harold Ray Johnson Sr. in 1952 and was preceded in death by Harold in 1970. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Harvey H. Kennedy Jr. She retired from Texas Eastman Chemical Company after many years of employment.
She is survived by her brother, Richard Kennedy, and children, Harold Johnson Jr and wife Sherrie, Cindy Romere and husband Keith, Kathy Barrett and husband Kyle, Scott Johnson and wife Sharon, and grandchildren, Lyndsay, Benjamin, Lauren, Brandon, Blake, Andrew, Matthew, Alexandra, Sara, Allison, and many great and great-great grandchildren, who lovingly called her Grammy.
Jo Anne had many friends in Longview and beyond. Her unwavering Christian faith was evident by her love and affection for all. The family is grateful for those who made her life so enjoyable, and to Buckner Ministries and Dr. Robert Cary for the wonderful care to allow the family more time to share her loving and generous light.
A private family graveside service will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Harold. A memorial service is planned for 11 am Saturday, September 12, 2020 at First Christian Church in Longview under direction of Rader Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 pm Friday at the chapel of Rader Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buckner Ministries or First Christian Church of Longview.
Jo Anne Johnson
February 6, 1934 - September 8, 2020
Rader Funeral Home
Jo Anne Johnson was born Jo Anne Kennedy to Dr. Harvey H. and Charlotte Kennedy in Big Spring, TX on February 6th, 1934. Jo Anne passed away September 8, 2020 in a local hospital. Jo Anne was a life-long resident of Longview and a faithful member of First Christian Church. She graduated from Longview High School and Kilgore Jr. College, where she was a proud Rangerette. She married Harold Ray Johnson Sr. in 1952 and was preceded in death by Harold in 1970. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Harvey H. Kennedy Jr. She retired from Texas Eastman Chemical Company after many years of employment.
She is survived by her brother, Richard Kennedy, and children, Harold Johnson Jr and wife Sherrie, Cindy Romere and husband Keith, Kathy Barrett and husband Kyle, Scott Johnson and wife Sharon, and grandchildren, Lyndsay, Benjamin, Lauren, Brandon, Blake, Andrew, Matthew, Alexandra, Sara, Allison, and many great and great-great grandchildren, who lovingly called her Grammy.
Jo Anne had many friends in Longview and beyond. Her unwavering Christian faith was evident by her love and affection for all. The family is grateful for those who made her life so enjoyable, and to Buckner Ministries and Dr. Robert Cary for the wonderful care to allow the family more time to share her loving and generous light.
A private family graveside service will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Harold. A memorial service is planned for 11 am Saturday, September 12, 2020 at First Christian Church in Longview under direction of Rader Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 pm Friday at the chapel of Rader Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buckner Ministries or First Christian Church of Longview.
February 6, 1934 - September 8, 2020
Rader Funeral Home
Jo Anne Johnson was born Jo Anne Kennedy to Dr. Harvey H. and Charlotte Kennedy in Big Spring, TX on February 6th, 1934. Jo Anne passed away September 8, 2020 in a local hospital. Jo Anne was a life-long resident of Longview and a faithful member of First Christian Church. She graduated from Longview High School and Kilgore Jr. College, where she was a proud Rangerette. She married Harold Ray Johnson Sr. in 1952 and was preceded in death by Harold in 1970. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Harvey H. Kennedy Jr. She retired from Texas Eastman Chemical Company after many years of employment.
She is survived by her brother, Richard Kennedy, and children, Harold Johnson Jr and wife Sherrie, Cindy Romere and husband Keith, Kathy Barrett and husband Kyle, Scott Johnson and wife Sharon, and grandchildren, Lyndsay, Benjamin, Lauren, Brandon, Blake, Andrew, Matthew, Alexandra, Sara, Allison, and many great and great-great grandchildren, who lovingly called her Grammy.
Jo Anne had many friends in Longview and beyond. Her unwavering Christian faith was evident by her love and affection for all. The family is grateful for those who made her life so enjoyable, and to Buckner Ministries and Dr. Robert Cary for the wonderful care to allow the family more time to share her loving and generous light.
A private family graveside service will be held at Lakeview Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Harold. A memorial service is planned for 11 am Saturday, September 12, 2020 at First Christian Church in Longview under direction of Rader Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 pm Friday at the chapel of Rader Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buckner Ministries or First Christian Church of Longview.
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