Obituary of Shirley Joyce Johnson

Shirley Joyce Johnson, age 82, of Mansfield, PA, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, Wellsboro, PA. Shirley was born June 4, 1932 in Nichols, NY, a daughter of Hugh and Lois (Gile) Cole. She was the wife of Kenneth Edward Johnson who passed away in 2002. Shirley was a 2nd grade teacher at Riverside Elementary School in Elmira, NY before her retirement. She enjoyed trips to Tioga Downs in Nichols, NY. Shirley is survived by 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Shawn and Carolyn Johnson of Baldwin, MD, Gregory and Shari Johnson of Mansfield PA; a sister, Doris Early of Pine City, NY; 2 grandchildren, Sydney and Zachary; a sister-in-law, Marion Cole of Barton, NY; a niece, Michelle Early; 2 nephews, Mark Cole and Johnny (Lisa) Early; and her feline companions, Sophia and Josie. Shirley was predeceased by her husband, and a brother, Willis Cole. Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from Noon to 2:00 P.M. at Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA. Funeral services will follow at the funeral chapel at 2:00 P.M. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, PA. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1948 E. Third St., Williamsport, PA 17701 or to Animal Care Sanctuary, 11765 Rte. 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com