Irene Johnson

Irene Johns Johnson, longtime resident of Republic, died Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Republic Nursing and Rehab. She was born February 8, 1925 in Bruner, Christian County, Missouri, the daughter of Dewey F. and Irma (Farwell) Johns. Irene attended Plainview Elementary School, and graduated from Nixa High School in 1943. On February 4, 1944 she and Leon Johnson were married in Harrison, Arkansas. Irene and Leon owned and operated their own business in Battlefield and Republic. She loved baking cookies for her family, playing cards and taking care of others. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Leon, and a daughter, Karen Robinson. Survivors include: Her son, Gary Johnson and wife Kayte; four grandchildren, Gena Noyes and husband Tom, Jeff Johnson and wife Carol, Kerry Chrisman and husband Jason, and Lindsey Robinson; 10 great-grandchildren, Weston, Sadie, Maggie, Riley, Claire, Harper Nell, Hayden, Jasper, Leon, and Henry; and one great-great-grandson, Grahm. The family would like to thank the staff of Republic Nursing and Rehab and Preferred Hospice for the loving care given to Irene. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday, March 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ALS Association of Southwest Missouri, 2209 Petrus Circle, Ozark, MO 65721.