Nancy Jane Johnston

January 26, 1938 - April 8, 2017

Nancy Jane Johnston, age 79 went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 8, 2017. Nancy was a native of Pennsylvania and now a resident of Guntersville. Nancy was a gifted artist who was talented in many media: drawing, painting, sculpting, sewing and floral design. A very generous person, she loved giving gifts and so enjoyed children and worked for many years as a medical nurse helping many people. She was always grateful for and loved recommending her beloved Warrenton United Methodist Church. She was also often heard honoring the considerable abilities, inventions and accomplishments of her husband, the love of her life.Nancy loved hearing the Word of God and matured in faith until her departurefrom this world for Heaven. She will be missed by many.Visitation for Mrs. Johnston will be Friday, April 14th beginning at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Guntersville Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 15th at 2:00 pm at the Warrenton Methodist Church, 80 Warrenton Shores Drive; burial will be in Diamond Cemetery. Family members who have passed on before Nancy, her mother, Marie Anna Schulz Stroschein her father, Charles Andrew Stroschein, a daughter, Nancy Marie Johnston Morley, sisters, Lorraine Stroschein Gilson and Marie Stroschein Stewart and brother-in-law, Robert Stewart. Nancy is survived by her beloved husband, Richard “Dick” Paul Johnston, her loving sons, Richard Paul Johnston, Jr. and his wife, Julia and David Michael Johnston and his wife, Vonda;sister, Kathy Stroschein a brother, Charles Stroschein his wife, Susanand a brother-in-law, David Gilson. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Nancy Jo, Lindsay, Laurel, Sarah, Richard III, David Michael, Jr., Steven, Rachel and Elizabeth and great grandchildren, Grace, Nathan, Shane, Nora Jayne and Rhys. The services will be officiated by Reverend Blue Vardaman; pallbearers will be Rick Johnston, Mike Johnston, Randy Lee, Keith Cannon, Harry Douglas and David Michael Johnston, Jr. Arrangements entrusted with Guntersville Memorial Chapel.