Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Judith Mary Evangeline Johnson

( October 18, 1915 - December 30, 2012 )

Judith Mary Evangeline Johnson, 97, of Wolcott, passed away at 12:27 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 18, 1915 in Crown Point to the late James and Anna (Thone) Shultz. She graduated from Brookston High School in 1934. Her marriage was to Clyde Johnson on April 11, 1936 in Brookston. He preceded her in death on August 22, 1993. She was a member of Wolcott United Methodist Church, and the Rebekah Lodge, where she was State Musician and held various offices for the District. Judith was a homemaker as well as an accomplished pianist, playing the piano for the Wolcott Methodist and Baptist Churches. She wrote her own music and played the violin. Surviving are six children; Clyde Johnson Jr. (wife: Carolyn) of Homassasa Springs, FL, Michael Johnson of Wolcott, Martha Allison (husband: Ronald "Red") of Forsyth, MT, Nancy Sutton of Wolcott, Kathy McCorkle (companion: Brian McIntosh) and Sandy Johnson both of Lafayette, a son-in-law; Frank Heinzelman of Wolcott, a sister; Lloyd Collins of Wolcott, 20 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren, two nephews and five nieces. She was preceded in death by two daughters; Judith Heinzelman and Helen Mize, two sisters; Annabelle Sutton and Hazel Wright and six great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday, January 4, 2012 at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2012 at Wolcott United Methodist Church with Pastor Wayne Williams officiating. Interment to follow at Meadow Lake Cemetery of Wolcott.