Carol Johnson

Carol Jean (Rees) Johnson passed away on April 17, 2024 at Grove City Senior Living surrounded by loving family after suffering graciously and humbly with vascular dementia for several years. Carol graduated from Holy Family high school in 1961. She worked various jobs throughout her career and retired from Big Bear Stores. Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband David of 41 years, son Tim, parents Clement and Jean Rees, brothers Edward and Jim Rees. Parents-in-law Gordon & Catherine Johnson, sisters-in-law Martha Lehnert, Cathy Johnson, Gail Johnson and Mary Ann Walsh; brothers-in-law Thomas Walsh, Gordie Johnson and Dave Lehnert; nieces Erin Johnson-Cruz and Kelli Walsh.

Survived by daughter & son-in-law Julie & Eric Finchum. Son and daughter-in-law Tom & Amy Johnson. Grandchildren Holly(Colton) Plumb, Jeremy(Christen) Finchum, Emily(Sean) Waldo, Hunter & Taylor Johnson. Great grandchildren Nolan & Naomi Plumb, Chloe, Ace & Brooks Finchum and Freddie & Ruthie Waldo. Brothers Roger(Pat) Rees, Mike(Bev) Rees, Bill(Sue) Rees, Danny Rees and Rick(Tina) Rees. Sister Rita(Mike) Shaffer, sister-in-law Carol Rees. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Carol lived her life as a very humble Christian woman with a great sense of humor. She was always willing to help anyone in need. She loved sports, especially Ohio State football and men's basketball, the Cleveland (Indians) Guardians and watching golf. She also loved attending anything her kids or grandkids were involved in including volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball and softball games, even traveling across the country to see them play. She was always involved in her grandchildren's lives and willing to give whatever they needed but never forced herself on anyone. She babysat them, went on field trips with them, loved going to grandparents day at their school, and was a great friend and confidante to them.

She was an active member of St. Cecilia Catholic church through the years, being a faithful daily mass attendee, member of the bereavement choir and the 50 plus club. She exemplified to her family and friends what it meant to be a selfless giver of her time, talent and treasure.

Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd., Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 3-6 PM. Funeral Mass, Monday, April 22, 2024, 10 AM at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, 434 Norton Rd. Father Kyle Tennant, Celebrant. Interment Saint Joseph Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the staff at Grove City Senior Living for their excellent care of Carol during the eight months she lived there especially Dawn, Tyler, Asiana, Sharon, Danyel, Maria, Diana, Sandra, and Tabitha. We would also like to thank Capital City Hospice for their exceptional care of mom especially in the last days of her life; Monica, Stacey, Jason, Marie, Amber, Mel, Nicole, Susie, Karen, Jess, and Kyra. The compassion they showed and comfort they provided are something we will always be grateful for.

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