Yvonne Johnson
Yvonne Johnson, age 80, of Shelby, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at her home.
Yvonne was born August 18, 1939 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Russell and Charlotte (Martin) Johnston. She was a 1956 graduate of Morehead High School in Morehead, KY. Yvonne worked for many years at Shelby Mutual Insurance as an administrative assistant. She also worked alongside her family at Johnson Trucking in Shelby.
Yvonne was an excellent golfer and had enjoyed bowling, playing in both a mixed league and a ladies league. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. When her children were young she helped coach their little league teams and also thoroughly enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren.
On February 9, 1957, Yvonne married Levon Johnson and he survives. Also surviving are 4 children: David (Robin) Johnson of Shelby, Mark (Kathy) Johnson of Ontario, Linda (Larry) Martin of Napoleon, and Cindy (Robin) Beale of Calumet, MI; grandchildren: Katie (Tim) Mirth, Emily Johnson (Chad Travers), Kassandra Johnson, Nichole Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Lindsay (Josh) Levingston, Connor Kessler, Matt Perry, Jennifer (Jake) Ragsdale, Jessica Eslinger (Jon Karns), and Andrea Eslinger; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings: Jack Johnston of Akron and Janie (Jerry) Strunk of Morehead, KY; and an aunt: Norma Johnston of Akron. In addition to her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter: Zoelle Mirth; and two brothers: Richard and Terry Johnston.
Funeral services for Yvonne will be private with the family. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Care for Yvonne and her family is being provided by the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelby Helpline Ministries and left in care of the funeral home.
Appropriate ways to express sympathy may be done by leaving an online condolence at www.PenwellTurner.com or by leaving a comment on Yvonne’s obituary on the funeral home’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral.
Levon and family, We were very sorry to hear about Yvonne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave..so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. Prayers to you and your family
Dave and Robin and the Johnson family. So sorry for the loss of your mom, wife and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you.
Nancy & Jerry Perman
Katie and Emily- so sorry to hear about your grandmother’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Robin, we are sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Will keep your family in prayer.
Jim and Patty
Dave and Robin, I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers.
Dave and Robin. and family so sorry for your loss keeping you in our prayers and sending hugs.
So sorry for your families loss!! She was a sweet, loving woman!! Prayers and hugs to all of you!!
Dave and Robin, so sorry for your loss.
Words cannot express how truly sorry we are for everyone in the Jonnson family. Aunt Vonnie was a special lady and I enjoyed the time spent with her growing up. Her smile and laughter were one of a kind and I will cherish the memories. Continued prayers and love to you all!
Levon, we are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. May god’s love be with you and all of your family. Nancy & Clarence Ousley
Hey •Levon,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you and family on this day.
We love you Rex and Helen Johnson
So sorry for your loss.
Levon, so sorry for your loss
To the Johnson Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Mom and Dad and Bob and I could not have had better neighbors. Prayers and hugs for your family.
Levon and family. We our so sorry for your loss Our prayers our for you
So sorry to hear about Vonnie. Thoughts & Prayers to the whole Family. She was a Great Lady! God Bless You All with Peace and Comfort.
So sorry to hear of your loss Levon. You have my deepest sympathy. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Linda and Family,
Remembering your beautiful Mom, inside and out. Although some time has passed, I remember her radiant light and Spirit.
Sending prayers and peace to all.
Sorry to hear of the loss of Yvonne. We always enjoyed working your family and talking with Yvonne. Miss seeing all of you.You are all in our prayers. Barney and Larry Brown
Levon and family, so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Levon, and all of the Johnson
family.
Levon, Dave, Mark, Linda, Cindy & Families — So sorry for your loss. Remembering lots of fun times with all of you on Jennings Court. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs to everyone.
Dave, Robin and Family, You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom. May the good memories help ease your grief.
Dear Johnson family, sorry for your loss. My parents were your neighbors for years and your parents were so nice to my Mom after our Dad passed. Our family always appreciated their kindness.