Maxine Lee Johnson, age 90 of Tarrant, was born February 8, 1931 to Jefferson Eugene and Ruth Thomas, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. A native of Tarrant she graduated in the last class from Jefferson County High School (now Tarrant High School) in 1948. She spent her career in insurance at Gurley Insurance in Tarrant. Maxine loved spending time with and cooking for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William W. Johnson; and brother, Reginald Thomas. She is survived by her children, Margo Cox (Wayne), Nanet Baker, Joel D. Johnson (Jan) and Lance L. Johnson (Janice); grandchildren, Kamara King (Chris), Corey Baker (Alyson), Megan Baker, Amanda Ferguson (Matt), Allison Turner (Jacob); great-grandchildren, William Weaver, Owen Ferguson, Logan Turner, Bennett Turner and Beck Ferguson; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 9:30-11:00 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel. Graveside service will be at Forest Crest Cemetery beginning at 11:30 officiated by Jim Lovell.
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