Obituaries

July 20, 1945 to March 12, 2023

FRANCESVILLE - Phyllis June Johnson, 77, of Francesville, passed away Sunday, March 12, at her home.

She was born July 20, 1945 in Biloxi, MS to the late Luther and Kathleen [Roberson] Coomer. In 1963, she graduated from Frankfort High School in Frankfort, IN. She attended Olivet Nazarene College in Bourbonnais, IL. On Nov. 25, 1967, she married James M. Johnson in Frankfort. He survives.

Phyllis Johnson

She is also survived by:
James S. (Kim) Johnson, Jamestown, TN, Son
Rodney A. (Sheila) Johnson, Coal Center, PA, Son
Kathie M. (fiancé: Brian Armstrong) Weihe, Monticello, Daughter
Jay M. (Jennifer) Johnson, Francesville, Son
13 Grandchildren
8 Great-Grandchildren
Faye Coomer, Rockville, Sister
Melvin Coomer, Terre Haute, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Charles Coomer, Brother

Early in her career, Mrs. Johnson worked at Sealy in Rensselaer, before becoming a daycare provider in Francesville. Her medical career started at Parkview Haven Retirement Home where she worked as a QMA. She retired as an LPN after nearly 30 years of helping and caring for others. In addition to working at Parkview Haven, she also worked at several area nursing homes. She was a devoted member of the Winamac Church of the Nazarene where she taught Sunday school, VBS, and children’s church. For many years, she was a local Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 16, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Francesville. Visitation will also be from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, March 17, at Winamac Church of the Nazarene in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Friday), at the church with Pastor Martin Burns officiating. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m., Friday, March 17, at Roseland Cemetery in Francesville with Pastor Rodney Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Winamac Church of the Nazarene.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.