Mary Johnson

Mary Helen (Newlen) Johnson, 89, of Staunton, passed away on Monday October 4, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Johnson was born on March 22, 1932 in Blue Grass, VA and was a daughter of the late Paul Lester and Lula Belle (Grogg) Newlen. Mary worked as a stocker at Big Lots for many years prior to her retirement. She was a former member of St. James United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Calvin Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her daughter, Beverly Neff and husband James of Staunton; a sister, Geneva Hevener of Staunton; grandson, Michael Neff and wife Rose; two great- grandchildren, Maria Massey and husband Chance, Hannah Neff; and three great-great-grandchildren, Madelyn, Chandler, and Malachi. Burial will be held privately and at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Staunton Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.