Lynette Johnson
(October 21, 1948 - March 11, 2014)

Lynette Johnson, 65, of Huntington, passed away March 11, 2014. A graveside memorial will be held 11a.m., Monday, March 17, 2014 at Woodmere Memorial Park, Abbey of Peace, with her cousin Mark Breeding presiding. There will be no visitation prior to the service. Lynette was born in Huntington, WV on October 21, 1948 to Charles Clavis Johnson and Edith Marcum Johnson. Lynette graduated from Bellaire High School in Bellaire, Texas in 1966 and attended The University of Houston, studying microbiology. Lynette's parents; Charles Clavis Johnson and Edith Marcum Johnson, along with maternal grandparents; William Winson and Sally Finley Marcum; paternal grandparents Grover Cleveland Johnson and Pearl Bills Johnson precede Lynette in death. Lynette's brother, Stephen Marcum Johnson; sister-in-law Janie Grant Johnson; her only nephew, Stephen Benjamin Johnson; and many precious cousins, aunts and uncles, survive her. For nearly 20 years, Lynette adored and cared for her special companion, Jimmy, her beloved cat. During Lynette's recent illnesses, Jimmy was a faithful friend, always waiting for and greeting Lynette warmly when she would return from the hospital. Jimmy clearly loved Lynette as much as she loved him. Lynette was passionate about her family and extended family. She was always at the ready to both comfort and support them with any needs that they had. She was the gatherer and keeper of family history, spending many years cataloging the genealogy of her family. Her love for her family was powerful and she was fierce in defending and caring for them all. Lynette's life's work is found in her caring for others. She worked many years in the medical field, skillfully caring for the needs of patients, which brought her great satisfaction. In later years, while working part time, she was the primary caregiver for both her father and, later, her mother. Being the caregiver for her parents was, in Lynette's words, "my greatest accomplishment". Because of this calling to take care of others, Lynette profoundly appreciated those that cared for her in recent times. She drew the strength to adjust to life's challenges from the care, support and comfort provided by her family, especially cousins Judy Pratt, Tina Rippin, and Mike and Sally Love. Lynette's family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude for their gentle and loving care these final months of Lynette's life. Lynette enjoyed music of all genres, gardening, animals, laughter, and intelligent repartee. She was a very bright, articulate and well-read lady. She could devour a book within one day and her interests were far reaching, from history, to travel to the arts and new technology. From her practical father, she learned how to fix just about anything and traveled the world through his experiences in having done so. From her mother, she acquired beauty, grace and a strong will. Lynette lived life as a highly sensitive, loving and uniquely caring person who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. After all is done, we are remembered not by our accomplishments but, rather, by how we made others feel, and Lynette always tried to make others feel special. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.