Johnie Ruth Johnston, a long-time resident of Vicksburg, MS, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at Vicksburg Convalescent Center.
Johnie Ruth was born in Louisville, MS, on June 12, 1934. On September 4, 1952, she married Robert B. Johnston, Jr., and became a homemaker who selflessly provided for her family for over 60 years. Johnie Ruth had a voracious love of flowers. She took great pride in her flower gardens, and was once featured in the hometown newspaper for her flower gardens in her yard. She was also an excellent seamstress who took great pride in her creations.
Johnie Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillian Barnes DeWeese; siblings Nell Ray, J. L. DeWeese, Jerry DeWeese, and Lillievon Fox.
She is survived by her husband, Robert B. Johnston, Jr.; and her children, Bettye Ralon (Don), Ronnie L. Johnston (Jean), and Sandy Terrell (Allen). She is also survived by her brothers, Jimmy DeWeese and Tommy DeWeese. Left to cherish memories of their grandmother are Sara Gaul, Abigail Perry, Liz Ralon Rackoff, Kate Ralon, Kaycie Walters, and Sara Allen. She is also survived by eight great grandchildren: Madeleine, Conner, Gracie, Isaac, Sawyer, Abel, Addison, and Hunter. Another great-grandchiild, JJ, is expected in September.
Graveside services (following social distancing guidelines) will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at Greenlawn Gardens Cemetery in Vicksburg at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Michael Gaul, Conner Gaul, Michael Jones, Allen Terrell, Michael Walters, and Charlie Belden. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Russell Barnes and the staff of Vicksburg Convalescent Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of MS, MS Chapter, 196 Charmant Drive, Suite 4,Ridgeland, MS 39157.
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