Wilma Mavis (Hance) Jonhston passed away July 16, 2018 at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas.
Wilma was born on July 17, 1925 to Charles and Opal (Henderson) Hance on their farm in Rooks County, Kansas near Stockton. She graduated from Webster High School in May 1943, went on to receive her teacher’s license, and taught one term at Hrabe Country School.
Wilma was united in marriage to Willis Johnston on November 20, 1943 at the Methodist Church parsonage in Phillipsburg, Kansas. She was a mother, homemaker, and was active in Methodist Church in Stockton and the Stockton VFW Auxiliary for many years.
Wilma was much like a beautiful butterfly! She brought happiness to all she knew. Her life centered on family and friends. For 60+ years she sewed beautiful clothes for residents of Stockton. She tenderly nursed her parents and her husband during their extended illnesses.
Wilma is survived by her two sons Roland W. Johnston and wife Linda of Platte City, MO, and Cecil Johnston and wife Patty of Stockton; daughters Carroll J. Jones and husband Merrell of Hot Springs, AR, and Elsie Joanne Giovannini of Stockton; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, and grandson David Johnston.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the United
Methodist Church Chapel in Stockton. Inurnment will follow in the Stockton City Cemetery.
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