Marjorie Maxine Johnston

North English- Marjorie Maxine Johnston, was born December 26, 1921, in Keokuk County, Iowa, the daughter of Otto Earl & Malinda Effie (Norman) Lockridge. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1939, William Penn College with a BA in Education and attended two years of graduate school at the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Iowa. On December 20, 1941 Marjorie was united in marriage to Wade Dean Johnston, in Kirksville, MO. Together they farmed in the White Pigeon and Green Valley areas before moving to town in 1954. They spent 12 years wintering in Texas. She taught in a one room school, Webster and South English and was an elementary teacher for the English Valley Community Schools for 35 years, retiring in 1984. Marjorie was a member of the North English Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School, and served as a greeter and chairman on the church board. She was a past member of the CWF and the Rebekah Lodge. She enjoyed her family, quilting, camping, birds and flowers. She was an avid reader and loved teaching children to read. Marjorie passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Solon Nursing Care Center at the age of 93 years.

Marjorie is survived by her children: Margo Redlinger of Solon, Ronald Johnston of Atlanta, GA, Francis (Joan) Johnston of Washington and Pamela Thodos of Washington; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; 14 step grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren and a sister: Naomi Morrison of North English. She was preceded by her parents, husband Wade; two sisters Mae Westfall Jones and Ethal McArtor; half brother Orville Lockridge; and two grandchildren: Michael Johnston and Philip Knebel.

Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 AM on Monday, June 8, 2015, at the North English Christian Church. Pastor Luke Caster will officiate. Burial will be in the North English Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 3-5 PM at the Powell Funeral Home, North English. A memorial fund has been established for the North English Christian Church or the North English Library. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com