JoAnn Marie Johnson, 86, beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2024.
Born in Rockford, IL, she was a daughter of the late George William and Alice Marie Pellant. Mrs. Johnson was a secretary at Inter-City Baptist Church and also worked in food service and maintenance for Detroit Edison for 20+ years . She was a faithful student of the Bible and led many Bible studies through the years at the various churches she attended. She was most recently a member of Antioch Church in Hoschton, GA.
Surviving JoAnn are her children, Kevin Johnson (Gwen), Gregory Johnson (Barbara), Ann Elmer (Kent), and Kristen Brooks (Danny); 14 grandchildren Kelsey Johnson-Saunders (Paul), Lauren Johnson, Brett Johnson, Alexis Frick (Jody), Trent Johnson (Brittany), Samantha Pierce (Blake), Wade Johnson (Morgan), Emalyn Brumby (Tanner), Braden Elmer (Madelaine), Jillian Meek (Matthew), Luke Brooks (Emily), Kate Worley (Austin), Hailey Biel (Kevin) and Seth Brooks and 14 great-grandchildren, Beckett Johnson-Saunders, Haisley Frick, Kian Frick, Lily Johnson, Philip Johnson, Mae Johnson, Piper Pierce, Pete Pierce, Jackson Pierce, Annie Pierce, Owen Johnson, Margo Elmer, Miles Elmer and Caleb Brooks as well as siblings, Sandra Anderson (Dave), Candy Wolf (John) and Mark Pellant (Laurie) and sisters-in-law Lorrie Denov and Brigitta Pellant.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Terrance Fredric Johnson, her parents, George and Alice Pellant and brothers, William Pellant, Robert Pellant and Thomas Pellant.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to
Gospel Hope Church, P.O. Box 1434, Riverton, UT 84065 gospelhoperiverton.com/give
The staff of Central Cremation Services is honored to be selected to provide end-of-life services.
(If you order flowers, you must obtain a delivery address from a family member. Please do not send flowers to the crematory)
I was privileged to meet Joann in April while in Cancun. She was an encouragement and a friend to my daughter Nickie and myself. Such a light. I am terribly sorry for the family's loss. Be comforted knowing she is with the Lord. What a glorious hope we have in Him. Sherry Mandel