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  Jean Carroll Johnson, 91, a beloved member of the New Bloomington community, sadly left us on Wednesday October 30, 2024 at the Kingston residence in Marion.
She was born November 22, 1932 in Red House West Virginia to the late Harold H. and Nora L. (Jividen) Harrison. Jean lived a life full of service and adventure. Jean is preceded in death by her husband James H. Johnson, they were married May 20, 1953 and survived by her children John H. (Vicki) Johnson of Green Camp and Joy H. (Mark) Johnson Watkins of LaRue, her grandchildren Cody (Makayla) Johnson, Jordan (Hayden Seddon) Johnson, Audrey (Alex Kerns) Watkins, and Ashley Watkins as well as her great grandchildren June and Reeve Johnson. Siblings, Earl, Larry and Roger Harrison, Linda Hollandshead, Vi Bell, Irma Grey, Diana Adams and Gail Wilson She was also preceded in death by siblings, Dale and Lyle Harrison, Ann Hughes, Wanda Barton and Pam Wright. Jean was the oldest of fourteen children. A graduate from New Bloomington High School, Jean was always highly involved in her community. She was a member of the New Bloomington United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women Youth Fellowship Leader, a lay delegate to the West Ohio Conference at Lakeside, a 4-H advisor of over 20 years, and a past member of the Creator’s Guild. Jean worked at Wyandot Popcorn as an Export Sales Manager for 44 years where she was awarded an E Award for Excellence in Export. Jean was also on the Food Advisory Committee for President Ronald Reagan, Con Agra Export Manager, and Kahiki Foods Export Sales Manager. Her career took her to all 50 states and over 60 countries. It also gave her the opportunity to host numerous popcorn clients from many different nations at her home. One of her proudest accomplishments was her part in the creation of the New Vision Community Center Firehouse and food pantry in memory of her husband James who was killed in the line of duty in 1997. Jean’s family would like to say a special thank you to all the staff at Kingston Memory Care for their exceptional guidance over the past 10 years, as well as the staff at Marion General Emergency Department and Mansfield Hospital for their care. To Kindred Hospice and Heartland Hospice, thank you. Funeral Services will be held Monday November 4, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Kathy Herr will officiate. Burial will follow in the Agosta Cemetery. Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 11:00 am at the funeral home in LaRue. Memorial gifts may be made to either the Elgin Music Boosters or the Elgin FFA Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Agosta Cemetery Florist Login | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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