Ella Mae Johnson, 70, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Fair Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. She was born November 22, 1951 in Russell County, a daughter of the late Refus Dowell and Ada Mae Coffey Gentry.
She was a Christian lady who attended Mt. Hope Separate Baptist Church. Ella was a devoted caretaker of her family. She was a good cook and loved to work in her flower garden. Ella found great joy being around her grandchildren.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband: Phillip Johnson of Russell Springs
2 sons: Lance Johnson and Jason Johnson both of Russell Springs
1 daughter: Angela Adkins of Russell Springs
2 sisters: Judy Campbell of Columbia and Joan Shaw of Edmonton
5 grandchildren: Tristan Adkins, Kassidy Johnson, Olivia Adkins, Justin Adkins and Aaron Johnson
Along with her parents, Ella was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Gentry; her sister, Wanda Rhoten; and her son-in-law, Lawrence Adkins.
Funeral Service: Sunday, August 28, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Brown and Bro. Bobby Conner officiating
Interment: Clear Springs Cemetery
Visitation: After 12:00pmCT on Sunday
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Clear Springs Cemetery Fund in c/o Mike Foley, 628 W. West Wilson Road, Russell Springs, KY 42642.
Pallbearers: Lance Johnson, Justin Adkins, Aaron Johnson, Tristan Adkins, Larry Johnson and Blake Miller.
Ella’s arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
