Wilma M. Johnson Obituary (1916 - 2018)

Wilma M. Johnson, 101, of Pontiac, formerly of Cullom, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 4:35 a.m. at Evenglow Lodge Tjardes Heath Center. Her service will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac with Reverend Tom Goodell officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Cullom. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 27, 2018 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Wilma was born August 30, 1916 in Melvin, IL to Ray and Anna (Preising) Fairley. She married Herman Johnson on March 28, 1937. He passed away November 12, 2003. She is survived by her daughter, Betty (John) Telford of Emington, IL; brother, Alvin Fairley of Gibson City, IL; grandchildren, John Telford, Jr., Mike (Kathy) Telford, and Kent (Lori) Heller; 12 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herman; six sisters; and five brothers. Wilma was a graduate of Roberts High School, Class of 1935. She worked in the emergency department at the Fairbury Hospital. Wilma was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Cullom, IL. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, she also enjoyed flowers and gardening. Memorials may be made to the Evenglow Lodge Health Center Employee Christmas Fund. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.