Vida Juanita Johnson

Vida Juanita Wheaton Johnson, long time resident of Pearland, Texas, passed away April 20, 2019. She was born in Wells, Texas on October 2, 1931; daughter of Bruce and Vida Wheaton. Juanita grew up in Kildare and graduated as the valedictorian of the Class of 1949. She married George S. Johnson in June of 1949 and they lived and loved for fifty years; sharing joys and sorrows. After retirement, they traveled throughout the United States.

Juanita received her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1962 from Stephen F. Austin University; graduating with highest honors. Her Masters of Science was completed at Sam Houston State University in 1968. She had a twenty-four year career as an educator; she enjoyed teaching her students cooking, sewing and needle arts skills. Juanita was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.

Juanita thrived being a wife and mother; her home always reflected love. Her passion for needle arts filled any spare time. Crocheting and knitting were favorites but she could make almost anything from plastic canvas; and everyone has a quilt!

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, George S. Johnson, Sr., her daughter, Chandra Gray, her parents Bruce and Vida Wheaton, her sister Alphanell Midkiff, and her brothers Bruce Ray Wheaton and Danny Ray Wheaton.

She is survived by her son and his wife George S. Johnson, Jr. and Kathryn; her grandchildren Deidre Gray Miller and husband Carl; Emily Johnson and Collin Williams; Evan Johnson and wife Ashley; her great grandchildren Jared Miller and Morgan Miller; and son-in-law Wayne Gray.

Services for Juanita will be under the direction of Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster. Visitation will be at 11:30am on Saturday, April 27th with the service to follow at 12:30pm. Interment will immediately follow the service.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Juanita’s memory to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:

On-Line:

https://gifts.mdanderson.org/

By mail:

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

P.O. Box 4486

Houston, TX 77210-4486