Obituary for Deborah Kay Johnson (complete)

DEBORAH KAY JOHNSON

Deborah Kay Johnson, age 67, of Brookville, died unexpectedly Monday, February 20, 2023, at her residence in Brookville.

Born September 22, 1955, in Perry County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Monroe and Dolores (Hicks) Baker. On January 19, 1974, she was united in marriage to Donald Johnson, and he survives.

 Deborah was retired having worked at the former U.S. Shoe in Harrison, Ohio, and along with her husband she had operated the New Trenton Store, and most recently operated (alongside Donald) the Johnson Mobile Home Park. In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking and family vacations.  She also enjoyed a good movie, country music from the 1990s, as well as the music of Queen. Family was very important to Deborah, and she cherished time spent with her children and grandchildren.

Besides Don, her loving husband of more than 49 years, survivors include two sons, Don (Sheryl) Johnson Jr. of North Bend, Ohio, Eric (Vickie) Johnson of Brookville; 10 grandchildren, Deven (Hannah) Johnson, Tiffani Johnson, Lindsay Johnson, Alexis Johnson, Collin Carrithers, Carter Carrithers, Andrew Rugg, Landon Johnson, Crosley Johnson, Warner Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Tucker Johnson and Magnolia Johnson; four sisters, Terry (the late, Jim) Burckey of Cedar Grove, Missy Baker of Cedar Grove, Peggy (the late, Danny) Johnson of Brookville, Kathy (Larry) Teters of Batesville; two brothers, Mike Baker of Richmond and Jeff Baker of Lawrenceburg; in addition to many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Pastor Shawn Crisman will officiate the Funeral Services on Thursday, February 23, 2023, 12 Noon, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Johnson family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.