Mary P. Johnson, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away on May 13, 2022, at the age of 100. She was born on August 31, 1921, in Youngstown, Ohio, to John and Lucia DiPaola Parlink. She moved to Washington, D.C. as a young woman where she met and married John N. Johnson. They both worked at the Central Intelligence Agency. They raised their family in Springfield, Virginia. Mary was a wonderful homemaker and worked for years as a volunteer for the American Red Cross.
Mary and John moved to Central Florida in 1990 and to the Mayflower Retirement Community in 2003. They enjoyed many years there in good health. Mary loved to sew and used her skills with the sewing group to make blankets and quilts for children and troops.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John, their son, James Lee Johnson, her sister Antoinette Parlink, brothers Albert and Joseph Parlink. She is survived by her daughter, Karen James (Richard) of Winter Park, grandson Brad (Jessica), great grandchildren Madeline and Hunter all of Atlanta, GA, sister-in-law Rachel Parlink of Boardman, OH, nieces Joely Johnson of Columbus, Alison Protain of Canfield, OH, and great nieces and nephews.
Mary was lovingly cared for in recent years by many nurses and nursing assistants. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and her love for her family and caregivers. Neither age nor dementia diminished her strength or ability to walk.
The family will have a gravesite service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778.
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