Rosemary Frances Johnson (nee Newport) Fortified with the Sacrament of the Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Born on September 18, 1938 to the late John and Eileen Newport (nee Crawford). She was the beloved wife of Paul W. Johnson, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2012; cherished mother of Mary (Dennis-deceased) Stuppy, Paul (Jennifer) Johnson, Jr., Ellen Johnson, Brian Johnson, Steve (Cindy) Johnson, Tim Johnson and Jeremy Johnson; loving grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 17; dearest sister of John (Sandra) Newport, Dennis (Kathy) Newport and the late Thomas Newport; a dear sister-in-law, aunt and friend that will be greatly missed. Rosemary was a devout Catholic who loved animals, reading and the St. Louis Cardinals. Memorial donations in memory of Rosemary are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Make-A- Wish Foundation. A Memorial Mass and Inurnment of Cremated Remains will take place at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.alexanderstlouis.com.