Mrs. Wendy Thorpe Johnston, 76 of Jackson, GA passed away April 11, 2019. She was born May 5, 1942 in Sutton Bridge, England to the late McKenzie and Eliza Thorpe. Wendy is also preceded in death by a brother Raymond Thorpe and two sisters Barbara Adams and Rachel Smith. She was very active in her church as an usher, greeter, care group leader, child care, and serving on the flower and bereavement committees. Mrs. Johnston came to the United States in 1959 from England after marrying Ken while he was in the US Air Force. Wendy retired as a manager from the Holiday Inn in Hapeville after 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, animals, knitting, and delivering meals on wheels. Mrs. Johnston is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ken Johnston, children Lori (Mike) Davis, and Scott Johnston, Mark (Angela) Johnston, grandchildren, Jenna (David) James, Zachary Davis, Kyle, Mary, Ryan and Maggie Pearl Johnston. Great grandchildren, Michael, Benjamin, Eliana, Noah, Daniel, Samuel and Gabriel James. Brother, McKenzia Thorpe of Australia and sister, Fay Archer of Canada. The visitation for Mrs. Johnston will be held at 1:00pm on Monday April 15, 2019. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, April 15, 2019 in our chapel with Rev. Kenny Heath officiating. Those desiring may send contributions to Grace Baptist Church in Locust Grove.
