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
Doug and Denise Ramsey says:
October 12, 2018
To Kristie, Greg and Jeff and Family:
I am so saddened to hear of your dear mother’s passing. Rosie was a great role model to me over the years. From the time I babysit with you Kristie, and when I came out to the farm and helped your mom with house work, and when she hired me at the post office, she was caring, hard working and had such a zest for life. She definitely was the best boss I ever had and I enjoyed her laughter . I know she was a blessing in my life and she will be greatly missed by family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God’s love bring you strength and comfort.
Kristie McCarthy says:
October 13, 2018
Thank you, Denise.
She was so happy to have you as her PMR and felt very fortunate because you were trustworthy and dependable.
We greatly appreciate your kind words and prayers.
Jeff, Greg, Kristie and Our Families
Sue says:
October 20, 2018
Even though I have just seen this, I pray for strength and comfort. I so enjoyed taking care of her at Blanchard Place. What a wonderful lady I got to meet and know. I see she finally made up her mind as she was in AZ. Her laughter was infectious when she laughed, she was always happy, well, mostly.