Doris Louise Johnson

Doris Louise Johnson, 90, a lifelong resident of Austin, Texas passed away on May 14, 2025. Doris was born on July 26, 1934, to Harry E. Sr. and Anna Ludvigsen Johnson. She graduated from Austin High School in 1952 where she was a proud member of the Austin High School Red Jackets.

Doris loved her home, which she and her husband built in 1958. With a growing family she became a talented homemaker and cook with many family favorite recipes. And whenever there was spare time, she used it in her yard nurturing the trees and lawn. She could often be found there picking-up pecans and plums and then readily sharing them with family and friends.

From a young age, Doris loved the companionship of her pets. She opened her heart and home to many over the years, but in recent years it was Penny the beagle who held a special bond. Bridge was another passion for Doris, and through bridge she met many lifelong friends to share friendly tournaments and advice.

Doris loved her family and is survived by sons Les Johnson & Debbie Beck, Larry & Kim Johnson, and Lee Johnson; daughter Linda Gindler & John Prentice; grandchildren Erika and Dillon Johnson; brother Glenn & Florence Johnson; and sister-in-law Donna Johnson. Plus, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of Doris’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 20th at 10:00am at Fuller-Sheffield’s Chapel located at 2808 E. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Visit with Doris’s family before the service from 9:00 to 10:00am. A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery Annex located at 1601 Comal Street Austin, TX. Please note, the chapel and cemetery are in a dense urban area, if possible, carpooling will be helpful.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in memory of Doris to one of the following:

• Gethsemane Lutheran Church where Doris was a 50+ year member (200 W. Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78752)

• Hospice Austin Christopher House who compassionately cared for Doris in her final days