Jean F. Johnson

Jean Flora Johnson, formerly Garraway, age 88, of Fountain Springs, passed away peacefully on July 13 ^th , 2019.

Born in Gilberton to parents Anna Mae Evans and Hormah Garraway on September 19 ^th 1930, she grew up in Frackville with her 6 siblings: Anna Mae, Rose, Shirley, Edith, Hormah and James. She graduated from Frackville High School in 1948 and worked in her father's shop, Garraway's Cigar Store. In 1949, Jean married Melvin Johnson, who became her husband of 53 years until his death in 2001. Throughout her life, she was active in the Methodist Church and sang in the choir, and was also a member of Ladies of the Elks where she was Doe of the Year. A proud telephone operator at Bell Telephone, Jean also worked at the family's grocery store known as Shadel's in Frackville, Fashion Colony, Kathy's Newsstand, and drove special needs students to Schuylkill Intermediate Unit #29. After her retirement, she volunteered her time to Meals On Wheels. Jean loved to knit, read, make puzzles, play her piano, and spend time with her family.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband Melvin and her siblings Anna Mae, Rose, Shirley, and Hormah. She is survived by her son, Melvin Johnson Jr. and his wife Patti; son, Mark Johnson and his wife Ann; daughter, Jean Ann Evans and her partner Walter Ridall; sister, Edith Conrad; brother, James Garraway and his wife Betty Jean; grandchildren Brandi, Chris, Ben and Emily; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday July 18 ^th at the Thomas M. Sullivan Funeral Home, Frackville with Rev. Jack Murray officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.