Mary C. Johnson

Mary C. Johnson, 89, of Berne passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at her residence. She was born on August 4, 1927 in Ridgeville to James H. and Mary Gilbert.

She was a graduate of Redkey High School and a member of Redkey United Methodist Church. She was a hardworking woman and over the years was employed by Mershman's and Armstrong Cork/Kerr Glass, was owner and operator of Mary's Place, and volunteered with home health care residents.

She is survived by three sons, H. Duane Smiley (Robin) of Springport; Gary Keen of Texas; and Joe R. Keen (Ellen) of Rockford, Ohio; daughter, Mary E. Chrisman of Monroe; two sisters, Barbara Stapleton of Muncie; and Carolyn (Delmar) Armstrong of Dunkirk; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Larry and Terry Gilbert; and sister, Beverly Gilbert.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the 1:00 p.m. funeral service on Saturday, January 21 at MJS Mortuaries - Redkey Chapel. Officiating will be Michael Shannon. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey.

Arrangements provided by at MJS Mortuaries in Redkey.