Karen Johnson

She grew up in Springfield, MA on Judson St. She graduated from Classical High School. She graduated from Bates University with 2 Bachelors in Science in Mathematics and Psychology.

She worked for Texas Employment Commission - Unemployment (Lubbock) Early 80's, Texas Employment Commission - Auditor (Midland)Mid 80's-Late 90's, Ector County School district - Teacher late 90's, and MCI/ATT Caller Center (Lubbock) 2000's thru 2022.

She played the violin and over her lifetime spoke 4 languages. She loved reading (romance), Classical Music, 60's music, gardening, playing cards, cats, Snoopy, Star Trek, and the weather Channel.

She lived in New England, California, and Texas due to Marrying Vernon Johnson and the Navy.

Karen was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Ray Johnson, Jr of 40 years., her Daughter, Brandie Hobden, her parents; Anne and Milton Wawrzonek, and her sister Cynthia Donovan.

She is survived by her son, Bryan Johnson of Lubbock, Tx, daughter and son-in-law; Bonnie and Kyle Masters of Wichita Falls, Tx, goddaughter; Katie Donovan of Hartford, Ct, relative Grant Kibbey, multiple in-laws, numerous nieces and nephews, and grandma to several children.

Details for the Services, online condolences, live stream, and expanded obituary can be found at

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/lubbock-tx/karen-johnson-12734491

She will be greatly missed!"