Myra D. Johnston, 92, of Christopher IL, passed away on Sunday January 7, 2018 at Helia Healthcare in Benton.
She was born on March 27, 1925 in Sunfield, IL to Elza and Margaret (Okeefe) Silkwood. She married Jesse Johnston on August 30, 1946 and he preceded her in death on January 31, 1981.
She is survived by her two sons Gary (Patricia) Johnston of Avon, IN and Roy (JoAnne) Johnston of Indianola, IL; four grandchildren Michelle Lawhorn, Becki Wissel, Brooke Marble, and Matthew Johnston; nine great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.
She was a very loving mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister Viola Furlow and one brother Maurice Eugene Silkwood.
Her wishes were to be cremated with graveside services at the Sunset Memorial Park in DuQuoin at a later date. Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is handling arrangements.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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