Lillie Mae "Gracie" Adams Johnson Obituary (1939

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mrs. Lillie "Gracie" Mae Adams Johnson Mrs. Lillie "Gracie" Mae Adams Johnson, age 77, of Hanover, Indiana entered this life on October 10, 1939 in Madison, Indiana. She was the loving daughter of the late Manford "Jack" and Agnes E. Adams. She was raised in Madison and was a 1957 graduate of Madison High School. Lillie was united in marriage to David R. Johnson on June 30, 1958 in Madison, Indiana. This happy union of nearly 59 years was blessed with a daughter, Terrie and sons, Ricky and Donald. David served in the United States Navy for 22 years and they lived all over and where ever he was stationed. Lille was a beloved wife, devoted mom and grandma. They returned to Jefferson County in 2005 and she resided here until her death. She was a faithful member of the First Christian Church of Hanover. Lillie fought a gallant battle with Alzheimer's the last five years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and being with her family. Lillie died on Friday, May 19, 2017, at 6:05 PM at the Water's of Clifty Falls in Madison, Indiana. Click Here for Tribute or Funeral Service Video A LOVING FAMILY Lillie will be missed by her loving husband of 59 years, David R. "D.R." Johnson of Hanover, Indiana; her loving daughter, Terrie Waller and her husband, Bob of Madison, Indiana; her loving sons, Ricky David Johnson of Hanover, Indiana, Donald Manford Johnson and his wife, Melissa of Yucaipa, California; her loving grandsons, Christopher Waller and Jason Waller; her adoring great grandson, Donovan Waller; her loving brother, Hurley Adams of Madison, Indiana; her loving sisters, Katherine Dibble of Madison, Indiana, Cindy Nolan of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Manford "Jack" Adams in 1983 and her mother, Agnes E. Adams in 2000. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., by Bro. Mark Roseberry at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Research. Cards are available at the funeral home. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Lillie Mae "Gracie" Adams Johnson, please click here to visit our sympathy store.