Lena Augustine “Gussie” Johnson, 87, of Louisville, passed away on September 11, 2021. She was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, J-Town Senior Citizens, and Red Hat Society Groups. With her wild, vibrant, cheerful and caring personality, she never knew a stranger. She was always the life of the party and loved her family and friends!
Gussie was proceeded in death by her husband of 50 years William J. Johnson along with her parents Paul and Clara Howell and all her siblings. She is survived by her children Keith (Terri Mattingly), Kim Orick (Terry), Karla Thompson (Mark), Kyle (Susie), and Kris (Regina Hill); grandchildren: Carolyn (Kyle), Katie (Steven), Craig, Sean, Chelsea (Will), Jake (Hannah), Bradley, Konner, Spencer and Luka; and great-grandchildren: Knox, Emilia, Emerson, Beckham, Brooks, and two more on the way! She is also survived by her sister-in-law Gaye Howell, several nieces and nephews, and the special Bowling Family.
Visitation will be held Friday, September 17th from 3-8pm at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, September 18th at 10 am at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 5505 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY with final entombment at Resthaven Mausoleum.
Expressions of sympathy may be directed to her church or donor’s favorite charity.
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