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Lisa Gay Johnston

April 10, 1965 – July 15, 2025
Obituary of Lisa Gay Johnston
IN THE CARE OF

Cotten Funeral Home

Lisa Gay Johnston, 60, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Lisa was born in Wake County, North Carolina on April 10, 1965. She graduated from Arendell Parrot Academy in Kinston and North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science.

Lisa will be remembered for her love of animals, particularly dogs and horses. She was also gifted with artistic abilities and loved expressing her creativity through drawing and photography.

Lisa is survived by her son Jason Dylan Gawel, mother Glenda Wiggins, and step-sister Missy Wiggins Phelps (Bobby). She is  predeceased by her father William “Jack” Johnston, and step-father Robert Allen Wiggins.

The family will hold a private graveside service to inter her remains.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to help offset funeral expenses. Donations can be made to directly to Cotten Funeral Home (252) 637-3181.

Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Lisa Johnston.

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