Mrs. Johnstone was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Johnstone, Sr. and her parents, Sarah and John Rigney. She is survived by her sons: James Johnstone, Jr., David Johnstone, Michael Johnstone, Christopher Johnstone and John Johnstone, Sr.; her daughters: Kay Matheson, Carol Wheelock and Jan Wingo. She is also survived by her 27 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 26th beginning at 9:00 a.m. with the Funeral Mass beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials in memory of Mary Elizabeth be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.
Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood, AL.