Daughter of Harry Edgar Merritt (multiple spellings) and Erna Charlotte Leissner. Parents divorced in same year as her birth 1915. Married to William Alex Fore on 28 Oct 1938. They had two children. They divorced. Married Charles Johnson in 1954.
from the October 2, 2005 San Antonio Express Newspaper
Evelyn H. Johnson R.N. peacefully went to be with her Lord on September 29, 2005. She was born on October 29, 1915 in Seguin, Texas. She graduated from P & S School of nursing in 1939 as an R.N. She spent over 40 years taking care of others and was loved for her tender, gentle touch with a little humor added. She loved flowers, visiting with neighbors, her grandchildren and attending her High School reunions in Lockhart, Texas. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and of the XYZ Sunday school class. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Jo Cox & husband Richard; son, William T. Fore, Sr. & wife Susan; sisters, Emma Jo McMillan and Ardice Ellwood; former daughter-in-law, Carolyn Fore-Smith; 5 grandchildren, Dr. Mark Cox, DVM & wife Carol, Tammy Andrews & husband David, Jeffrey R. Cox & wife Janet, William T. Fore, Jr., Tiffany Dawn Buterbaugh & husband Bruce; 7 great-grandchildren, Melissa, Hilary, Matthew, Ryan, Marcus, Kendall, and Kamerin; 6 great-great-grandchildren, Chandler, Trevor, Jeremy, Shelby, Joshua, and John; and nieces, nephews, and friends. The family wishes to extend a 'Thank you' to the staff at Manor Care (Briaridge) and Vitas Hospice for their special care. SERVICES Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday˜October 3, 2005 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday˜October 4, 2005 at the funeral home. Interment will follow with a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. at Lockhart City Cemetery (Lockhart, Texas).
from the October 2, 2005 San Antonio Express Newspaper
Evelyn H. Johnson R.N. peacefully went to be with her Lord on September 29, 2005. She was born on October 29, 1915 in Seguin, Texas. She graduated from P & S School of nursing in 1939 as an R.N. She spent over 40 years taking care of others and was loved for her tender, gentle touch with a little humor added. She loved flowers, visiting with neighbors, her grandchildren and attending her High School reunions in Lockhart, Texas. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and of the XYZ Sunday school class. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Jo Cox & husband Richard; son, William T. Fore, Sr. & wife Susan; sisters, Emma Jo McMillan and Ardice Ellwood; former daughter-in-law, Carolyn Fore-Smith; 5 grandchildren, Dr. Mark Cox, DVM & wife Carol, Tammy Andrews & husband David, Jeffrey R. Cox & wife Janet, William T. Fore, Jr., Tiffany Dawn Buterbaugh & husband Bruce; 7 great-grandchildren, Melissa, Hilary, Matthew, Ryan, Marcus, Kendall, and Kamerin; 6 great-great-grandchildren, Chandler, Trevor, Jeremy, Shelby, Joshua, and John; and nieces, nephews, and friends. The family wishes to extend a 'Thank you' to the staff at Manor Care (Briaridge) and Vitas Hospice for their special care. SERVICES Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday˜October 3, 2005 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday˜October 4, 2005 at the funeral home. Interment will follow with a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. at Lockhart City Cemetery (Lockhart, Texas).
Daughter of Harry Edgar Merritt (multiple spellings) and Erna Charlotte Leissner. Parents divorced in same year as her birth 1915. Married to William Alex Fore on 28 Oct 1938. They had two children. They divorced. Married Charles Johnson in 1954.
from the October 2, 2005 San Antonio Express Newspaper
Evelyn H. Johnson R.N. peacefully went to be with her Lord on September 29, 2005. She was born on October 29, 1915 in Seguin, Texas. She graduated from P & S School of nursing in 1939 as an R.N. She spent over 40 years taking care of others and was loved for her tender, gentle touch with a little humor added. She loved flowers, visiting with neighbors, her grandchildren and attending her High School reunions in Lockhart, Texas. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and of the XYZ Sunday school class. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Jo Cox & husband Richard; son, William T. Fore, Sr. & wife Susan; sisters, Emma Jo McMillan and Ardice Ellwood; former daughter-in-law, Carolyn Fore-Smith; 5 grandchildren, Dr. Mark Cox, DVM & wife Carol, Tammy Andrews & husband David, Jeffrey R. Cox & wife Janet, William T. Fore, Jr., Tiffany Dawn Buterbaugh & husband Bruce; 7 great-grandchildren, Melissa, Hilary, Matthew, Ryan, Marcus, Kendall, and Kamerin; 6 great-great-grandchildren, Chandler, Trevor, Jeremy, Shelby, Joshua, and John; and nieces, nephews, and friends. The family wishes to extend a 'Thank you' to the staff at Manor Care (Briaridge) and Vitas Hospice for their special care. SERVICES Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday˜October 3, 2005 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday˜October 4, 2005 at the funeral home. Interment will follow with a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. at Lockhart City Cemetery (Lockhart, Texas).
from the October 2, 2005 San Antonio Express Newspaper
Evelyn H. Johnson R.N. peacefully went to be with her Lord on September 29, 2005. She was born on October 29, 1915 in Seguin, Texas. She graduated from P & S School of nursing in 1939 as an R.N. She spent over 40 years taking care of others and was loved for her tender, gentle touch with a little humor added. She loved flowers, visiting with neighbors, her grandchildren and attending her High School reunions in Lockhart, Texas. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church and of the XYZ Sunday school class. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Jo Cox & husband Richard; son, William T. Fore, Sr. & wife Susan; sisters, Emma Jo McMillan and Ardice Ellwood; former daughter-in-law, Carolyn Fore-Smith; 5 grandchildren, Dr. Mark Cox, DVM & wife Carol, Tammy Andrews & husband David, Jeffrey R. Cox & wife Janet, William T. Fore, Jr., Tiffany Dawn Buterbaugh & husband Bruce; 7 great-grandchildren, Melissa, Hilary, Matthew, Ryan, Marcus, Kendall, and Kamerin; 6 great-great-grandchildren, Chandler, Trevor, Jeremy, Shelby, Joshua, and John; and nieces, nephews, and friends. The family wishes to extend a 'Thank you' to the staff at Manor Care (Briaridge) and Vitas Hospice for their special care. SERVICES Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday˜October 3, 2005 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday˜October 4, 2005 at the funeral home. Interment will follow with a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. at Lockhart City Cemetery (Lockhart, Texas).
