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Dorothy Jean Johnston

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Dorothy Jean Townsend Johnston, age 88, of Alexander, was born October 6, 1930 to Wesley and Elizabeth Townsend in Little Rock, Ark. Dorothy left this world on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. She is now reunited in Heaven with her loving husband of over 60 years, OJ Johnston and her parents. Dorothy retired as a manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company with 32 years of service. She and OJ were charter members of Green Memorial Baptist Church. She is currently a member of New Life Baptist Church where they joined in 1996. Mrs. Dorothy was a special friend to many. She loved people and was a faithful prayer warrior and friend. She loved her church family, especially her Sunday School class. She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard and riding her Mule with Kacie and Cody, her beloved dog. Survivors include her extended family Bill and Sherry Henson, Jessica White (Payton) and their children, Maddox, Jackson and Hudson, Rachel Rothmeyer and her children, Mackenzie, Gabe and Gavin, Jonathon Halligan, Emily Henson and Abby Henson as well as her very special friend and caregiver Kacie Minton. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 29 at New Life Baptist Church at 10765 Samples Rd. in Alexander. Funeral Service will follow visitation at 10 a.m. with Bro. John Venable and Dr. Sid Sample officiating. Burial will be at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Bill Henson, Jonathon Halligan, Ronnie Hutchison, Joey Hutchison, Darin Campbell and Sam McEntire. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Life Baptist Church Building Fund. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com

Published June 28, 2019

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