Obituary of Martha Johnson

Martha Louise Johnson A Memorial Service for Martha Louise Johnson of Elsberry, MO, formerly of Springfield, MO, will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home near Winfield, MO. Rev. David Rubemeyer, pastor of the Elsberry First Baptist Church, will officiate. Ms. Johnson, 77, died Saturday, May 23, 2009 at Bristol Manor in Elsberry, MO. Born May 23, 1932 in Springfield, MO, she was the daughter of James Reed and Tamsey Caroline Cates Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Tamsey Johnson; and one brother, Lloyd Johnson. Survivors include one brother, James Johnson of Springfield, MO; one sister, Mincy Allen of St. Peters, MO; one cousin, Artie Bell Durham of Kansas City, KS; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. until the time of service Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home near Winfield. Memorials may be made to the family of Martha Johnson in care of Carter-Ricks Funeral Home, 3838 East Highway 47, P.O. Box 253, Winfield, MO 63389. Online condolences may be made at www.carterricksfuneralhome.com.