She was a member of St Mary’s of the Woods Parish in Whitesville, Kentucky, where she served as a lector, played piano, organ and guitar and member of the choir for several years. She started her career in education as a teacher’s aide and went on to graduate from Murray State University with her master’s in Elementary Education. After 27 years as an educator, she retired to enjoy a variety of hobbies that included playing musical instruments, embroidery, gardening, and was an avid canner.
She loved time with her family hosting crowded holiday dinners, where all would attempt to get first in line to secure their share of her famous broccoli casserole. She was a wonderful cook, a loving mother, wife, aunt, sister, and daughter. She was a leader in her community and an inspiration to all who knew her as she had a fearless and determined mindset that allowed her to accomplish and master any goal she set.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Kim Slone (Tim), Delaine Johnson, Anthony Wayne Johnson (Xuemei), and Diana Goatee; her sister and best friend, Doris Howard (Robert); 17 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren and a host of nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edge; children, Tonya Abner, Jamie Sue Wedding, and James Ruben Johnson Jr.; siblings, James Hughes Sapp, Verman Sapp Jr., and Dennis Sapp; Louise Hamilton, Benita Ford, Zelma Stauffer, Mary Alice Sapp, Addie Mae Powers, Loretta Kelley, Paulette Snyder, and Agnes Cecelia Sapp;
A celebration of life will be at Cecil Funeral Home on Monday, May 02, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with prayers at 3:30 p.m. Mass will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a burial at St Mary’s Cemetery. After the burial, family and friends will gather for Prayers and to share a meal.