WAYCROSS — Elaine J. Johnson, 72, of Waycross, formerly of Hilliard, Fla., passed away on September 10, 2022, peacefully after a well-fought battle with breast cancer.
She was the daughter of Marvin Johns and Leila Raulerson Johns. She was born in Brantley County. She worked and retired from Hilliard Pharmacy after 27 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 45 years, Sammy Johnson, and her brother, Dwight Johns.
Survivors include her two daughters, Amanda Bridges (Matthew Williams) of Waycross, and Brenda Baumgartner of Jacksonville, Fla.; three step daughters, Jessamy (Dean) Elsworth of Jacksonville, Carrie (Mark) Young of Orange Park, Fla., and Trilby Smith of North Carolina; a sister, Susan Hallman of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; a brother, Johnny Johns of Hilliard, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Darlene Johns; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
A service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home with Brother Monroe Gill officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Hilliard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, 526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, Ga..
