Julia M. Johnson

January 23, 1933 - September 30, 2018

Julia M. Johnson, 85, of Houston passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Mrs. Johnson was born January 23, 1933 in Hays, Kansas to David and Margaret Megill. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loren E. Johnson; daughter, Elizabeth Ann Mashaw and son, Stephen Loren Johnson. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Lynn Johnson Woznica; grandchildren, Kristen Lauren Mashaw Economidis, James Ryan Mashaw, Elizabeth Marie Woznica, Lauren Emily Woznica; great grandchildren, McKenzie Ann Mashaw, Sofia Elizabeth Economidis, Eva Claire Economidis, Mia Grace Economidis; sister-in-law, Margaret Megill. Mrs. Johnson also leaves many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends. Julia grew up in the Okmulgee, Oklahoma area, and was a 1950 graduate of Okmulgee High School. She studied organ and voice and was a member of the Keynotes singing group. She married the love of her life, Loren E. Johnson on August 22, 1953 in Tulsa, Oklahoma where they welcomed three children. Mr. Johnson’s career moved the family to Houston in 1967 where they remained and raised their family. Julia was a member of The Classics, a musical group in the Houston area that toured locally and traveled to Europe. She also taught piano for over 25 years. She was a member of Memorial Drive United Methodist Church where she served as the co-chair for the New Music Circle in United Methodist Women, worked with the Hearts & Hands Holiday Market, sang in the N.O.A.H. choir, and was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class. The family would like to thank Wanda DeJean and Brandon Lair who took great care of her for the last several years, especially in her last days. A Memorial Service celebrating Mrs. Johnson’s life will be held at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 3, 2018. In lieu of flowers please consider contributions in Julia’s memory to the Second Chance Ministries of Hope at www.secondchanceministriesofhope.org or 19203 Fisher Drive, Tomball, TX 77377.