Rosella (Rosie) Johnson-Gardner
Passed: October 02, 2018
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Rosella (Rosie) Johnson-Gardner
Passed: October 02, 2018
Obituary
Rosella (Rosie) Johnson-Gardner, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018, in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born on October 30, 1933, along with twin brother, Frank, to the late Carlton and Pauline (Woodruff) Willeke.
She married Delbert Gerald Johnson on November 23, 1952, and he preceded her in death. On April 30, 1995, she married Thad B. Gardner who also preceded her in death.
Surviving are her children Jeff Johnson, Greg (Tami) Johnson, and Kristie McCarthy. Six grandsons; Matthew (Kylie) McCarthy, Michael Johnson, Nathan McCarthy, Ryan Johnson, Adam Johnson, and Zachary McCarthy. Three great-granddaughters; twins Teagan and Emberly McCarthy, and Keiralyn McCarthy. Numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands, twin brother Frank (Millie) Willeke, brothers; Vernal Willeke and Wayne Willeke.
Rosie was a retired rural mail carrier and Postmaster at the Ridgeway Post Office. She was a member of the Ridgeway United Methodist Church and their Women’s Group; Rural Carriers Association, League of Postmasters; Silver Star Circle, and Hardin Memorial Hospital Guild.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ridgeway United Methodist Church or Ridgemont Public Library.
13 responses to Rosella (Rosie) Johnson-Gardner
Darren Gilbert says:
October 9, 2018
Johnson Family:
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kristie Johnson McCarthy says:
October 11, 2018
Thank you, Darren. How did you know our mother?
Lori Jordan Harp says:
October 10, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I have a lot of great memories of her and her wonderful laugh. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Kristie Johnson McCarthy says:
October 11, 2018
Thank you, Lori.
Marla Murdock William says:
October 10, 2018
Prayers of comfort and joy in the wonderful memories. Ridgeway had a great postal team.
Kristie Johnson McCarthy says:
October 13, 2018
Thank you, Marla. Jeff, Greg and I along with our families appreciate your kind words.
And I agree, the Ridgeway Post Office personnel were awesome! I have a lot of fond memories hanging around there and talking with your dad while I waited for Mom to get back from her route.
Kristie
Jim Homan says:
October 11, 2018
I am so sorry to hear this – Rosie was one-of-a-kind!
I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers!
Kristie McCarthy says:
October 13, 2018
Thank you, Jim.
Mom thought so much of you and enjoyed the time Thad and she spent with you.
Rosie’s Family
Jill Candler Payer says:
October 11, 2018
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom, she was a wonderful lady. She, Pat Gardner-Rogers and Janet Jeffers were such good friends to my mom, Mabel Candler and helped me out so much when I couldn’t get Mom to church meetings. Now they are all together again and I bet they are having a good time. I know she will be sorely missed by all your family. Peace and God’s love to all.
Kristie McCarthy says:
October 13, 2018
Mom was blessed to have such a wonderful group of friends who supported one another. We are thankful that she is in a better place now.
Jeff, Greg and I, along with our families, appreciate your thoughtful words.