Evelyn Johnson

Evelyn “Ruth” Johnson, 73, of Estancia, NM entered into heavens gates Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at her home in Estancia, NM.. Evelyn was born February 23, 1933 in Coleman County, TX to Herbert and Ava (Davis) Turner. Evelyn married George O. Johnson on October 30, 1967. Evelyn Ruth Johnson, known by those she loved by, as Ruth, mom or grandma, was an active member of the Living Way Ministries in the 1980’s. A co-driver with her husband George ministered to hundreds across the nation, and considered this land from ocean to ocean her home. Always with an open heart an open hand for those she met, or heard needed help, her favorite things in life were her God, family and friends, trucking sewing and gardening. If you knew Ruth and your name are not listed here, know that she had little pieces of paper with your names that she kept in a plastic bag. She loved you very much and prayed for you everyday. Family of the heart is her adopted brother, Marcellus “Bearheart” Williams, and adopted daughter, Helen Torhan. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Elbert Dayton Turner; William “Pete” DeEldon Turner and great grandson, Patrick Gilmore. Evelyn is survived by her husband, George Johnson; son, James William Myers III and his wife Kim of Collbran, CO; daughters, Voncelle and her husband Paul Harman of Edgewood, NM; Teresa and her husband Mansell Gilmore of Estancia, NM; brother, Herbert Donald and his wife Eva Turner; sister, Dorothy Martell Foster; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. There will be a Memorial Service held Monday, November 20, 2006 at 11:11 AM at The Assembly of God Church located at 514 Loring Street in Estancia, NM Pastor Roxroy Reed and Pastor Michael Dominguez will be officiating. Memorial Music will be peformed by Kim Myers. Directives for Memorial Flowers need call Teresa Gilmore at (505) 384-4343 or Carolinas Flowers at 1-800-832-8709. Arrangements for cremation entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 "Our Family Serving Your Family" www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com