Vera I. Johnson
May 2, 2019 at 1:30 a.m.
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Vera was born in Dunkirk on May 30, 1933, a daughter of the late Zella Louise Uhrick and Charles Sinclair Clay. She was a 1951 graduate of Dunkirk High School and gave years of dedication to Jay County Hospital in Portland until her retirement.
Vera was the widow of Max Johnson, whom she married on Dec. 31, 1953, and lost on April 24, 2006.
Vera was a member of Redkey Faith Ministries. While at Miller's, she enjoyed bingo and puzzles. Previously, she loved line dancing, square dancing and singing gospel music with the Muncie and Florida choir groups.
Vera is survived by a son, Richard Johnson (wife Leca) of O'Fallon, Mo.; two daughters, Rita Darlene Stover of Warsaw and Rhonda Denise McAchren (husband Todd) of Monticello; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at MJS Mortuaries - Dunkirk Chapel, at 1 p.m. Friday, May 3, with Pastor Craig Cotherman officiating. Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery, Dunkirk.
Friends are invited to call two hours prior to the funeral from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
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Memorials to the charity of your choice.
Vera was born in Dunkirk on May 30, 1933, a daughter of the late Zella Louise Uhrick and Charles Sinclair Clay. She was a 1951 graduate of Dunkirk High School and gave years of dedication to Jay County Hospital in Portland until her retirement.
Vera was the widow of Max Johnson, whom she married on Dec. 31, 1953, and lost on April 24, 2006.
Vera was a member of Redkey Faith Ministries. While at Miller's, she enjoyed bingo and puzzles. Previously, she loved line dancing, square dancing and singing gospel music with the Muncie and Florida choir groups.
Vera is survived by a son, Richard Johnson (wife Leca) of O'Fallon, Mo.; two daughters, Rita Darlene Stover of Warsaw and Rhonda Denise McAchren (husband Todd) of Monticello; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at MJS Mortuaries - Dunkirk Chapel, at 1 p.m. Friday, May 3, with Pastor Craig Cotherman officiating. Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery, Dunkirk.
Friends are invited to call two hours prior to the funeral from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
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Memorials to the charity of your choice.
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