Connie Ruth Johnson, 80, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on February 28, 2026. She was born February 20, 1946 in Erwin, Tennessee. Connie was a selfless and thoughtful woman whose steady presence and caring spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Connie retired from General Motors, and she took great pride in a life built on dedication and hard work.
Family was at the heart of Connie’s life. She especially cherished spending time with her granddaughter. When her kids were growing up she faithfully attended all of their events.
Connie enjoyed the simple pleasures that brought people together—garage sales, keeping up with her booth at Treasure Mart, bowling with friends, and time at her cottage at Lake Shafer. She was also a member of the Eagles Women’s Auxiliary.
Connie was preceded in death by her father, Willard J. McInturff; her mother, Pansy McInturff; her husband, Joseph W. Johnson; her infant son, Gary Wayne Johnson; and her infant daughter, Debbie Lynn Johnson; as well as one sister and two brothers.
Connie is survived by her son, Greg Johnson of Kokomo, Indiana; her daughter, Penny Johnson (Julie Seaver) of Lake Worth Beach, Florida; her sister, Jackie McGee of Erwin, Tennessee; her granddaughter, Abby Littrell (Blair) of Zionsville, Indiana; and her great granddaughter, Charlotte Littrell of Zionsville, Indiana. As well as 9 nieces and 6 nephews.
Visitation will be held Friday, March 6, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Ellers Mortuary, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, IN 46902. A funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00 pm
Connie will be laid to rest at Kokomo Memorial Park, 1300 East North Street, Kokomo.
