Dorothy Faye Johnson

Dorothy Faye Pryor Johnson was "promoted to heaven" on August 13, 2013, when her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called her home to live with Him for eternity. Dorothy was born August 8, 1924 to Houston and Estelle Ellis Pryor in Kensett, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her mother and father, her loving husband of 66 years, Richard Lee Johnson, her son Richard "Mike" Johnson and her brother Bob Pryor. Surviving children include: Rebecca Cheek of The Colony, Texas, Joy Lynne Johnson Floyd and husband John Paul Floyd of Carrollton, Texas, Doug Johnson and wife Margy Johnson of Allen, Texas, Joe Johnson and wife Sarah Johnson of North Richland Hills, Texas, Susan Morrow Johnson of Heber Springs, Arkansas as well as grandchildren Wyatt Cheek and wife Lanette, Kira Leigh Cheek, Stacey Johnson, Kinzey Cheek, Alex Johnson, Jennifer Culp, Sheridan Culp, and Hunter Bradshaw and great-grandchildren Zach and Kazey Cheek. Additional survivors include her brother, Bill Pryor and wife Patsy of Searcy, Arkansas, sister-in-law, Christine Pryor of Kensett, Arkansas, nieces, Amy Pryor Roussel and husband Bill of Searcy, Sharon Pryor Farris and husband Dean, Lee Ann Pryor Hopper and husband Terry of Kensett, Arkansas, nephews, Bobby Pryor and wife Johnnie, Bruce Pryor and wife Dana of Edmund, Oklahoma, Matthew Pryor and wife Amy of Wooster, Arkansas and Mark Pryor and wife Robbie of Searcy, Arkansas as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews. She is also survived by numerous relatives on Richard Johnson's side of the family. Dorothy and her husband Richard spent more than 66 years in the ministry serving churches in Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico and California. The years they spent in the areas of Hot Springs and El Dorado, Arkansas encompassed more than 36 years of their life and service together. Since relocating to Texas two years ago, Dorothy was an active member of Prestonwood Baptist Church, North Campus in Prosper, Texas, where she was involved in the WOW (Women of Worth) Bible Fellowship Class as well as the North Campus Adult Choir. She grew up as a child of the Great Depression, yet never asked for anything other than a chance to work hard and create an opportunity for her family and her children. She successfully raised "five only children" – balancing her marriage and family with working outside the home. She spent many years in the business world - with a concentration in banking, accounting and administration. In addition to family, friends and church - she was a voracious learner and reader. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining – and was known to love a party (especially if it was a pot luck!) Life was a simple recipe for her. Start with unwavering FAITH IN GOD and his son Jesus Christ ... add in unlimited amounts of UNCONDITIONAL love for family .... mix in lots of LASTING RELATIONSHIPS with friends ... and finally include TREATING OTHERS WITH THE DIGNITY GOD GAVE THEM - no matter their position, financial status, attitude or appearance. Dorothy was a selfless person of great love and compassion who touched the lives of everyone she knew. She will be greatly missed. Opportunities to celebrate the life of Dorothy Faye Pryor Johnson include: Friday, August 16th. 11 am. Celebration of Life Service at Prestonwood Baptist Church, North Campus. 1001 W. Prosper Trail. Prosper, Texas 75078. (972) 798-6700. Marc Rylander, Campus Pastor officiating. The family will receive visitors after the service at a reception in the Connection Room. Saturday, August 17th. 1 pm. Funeral and Reception at First Baptist Church, Kensett, Arkansas. 308 Wilbur D Mills Avenue, Kensett, Arkansas. 72082. (501) 742-3520. Matthew Pryor, Nephew and Pastor of First Baptist Church, Wooster, Arkansas officiating. A reception will be held following the service in the Family Life Center. A graveside service will follow the reception. Sunday, August 18th. 12:30 pm. Community Celebration and Pot-Luck Luncheon honoring Dorothy Johnson at Parkview Baptist Church in Eldorado, Arkansas. 608 W 8th Street. El Dorado, Arkansas. 71730-3708. (870) 863-3336 In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to one of the following: "Stepping Up for Ouachita", an annual event which benefits scholarships for women at Ouachita Baptist University. OBU, Box 3754, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71998. Contact: Terry Griffin Peeples 870-245-5169. Donations can be handled via check (please send directly to Terry Peeples and mark "In Memory of Dorothy Johnson" on the memo. Donations can also be made online at www.obu.edu/development/ or by emailing Terry at peeplest@obu.edu. The honoree for this year's event is Mary Shambarger, for whom Dorothy had a strong fondness and respect, "Richard M. Johnson Memorial Scholarship". Arizona Western College Foundation. P.O. Box 929. Yuma, Ariz. 85366. Donations can be handled via check (mark in memo line Richard M Johnson Memorial Scholarship) or online at www.foundation.azwestern.edu. To donate online: Select Give Online option and on the scholarship line, select the amount and the box labeled "scholarship" to give to the Richard M. Johnson Memorial Scholarship. Richard was Dorothy's oldest son, who preceded her in death several years ago, or Prestonwood Baptist Church – North Campus. "Generations" Capital Campaign. 1001 W. Prosper Trail. Prosper, Texas 75078. Donations can be handled via check or on line at www.prestonwood.org/give/give-financially (Please note "In Memory of Dorothy Johnson" on checks and in comment fields when applicable). An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.