Mary A. Johnson

MARY ALICE JOHNSON, 94, of Morrison, IL, died Monday September 28, 2020 at Resthave Home in Morrison. There will be a private family graveside service officiated by Rev. Calvin Haines Jr. of the Morrison United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. A memorial to the Morrison United Methodist Church has been established. Mary was born January 19, 1926 in Thomson, IL, to Joseph E. and Rachel D. (Bennett) Blair. She was educated in the Thomson Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of Thomson High School. She then graduated from Rockford Beauty School in 1945. On January 22, 1950, Mary was united in marriage to Robert G. Johnson in Morrison. He passed away on September 12, 1993. Mary was a self employed beautician in Morrison, and later was employed by General Electric Co. in Morrison. She was a member of the Morrison United Methodist Church, and had served as a Sunday school teacher. She was a Girl Scout Leader and a member of the Morrison American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed sewing, golfing and fishing, and most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter and three sons; twelve grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; five sisters and three brothers.