Esther

Johnson

Esther B. Johnson age 99 passed Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Paulding County Hospital, Paulding, Ohio.

She was born March 31, 1919 in Adams County, Ohio, the daughter of Fred and Lucille (Ellington) Cox. In 1938 she married Forrest M. Riley, who preceded her in death in 1981.  She then married Robert Johnson in 1982.  He preceded her in death in 1991. Esther was wife, mother and grandmother.  She taught Sunday school and worked several jobs.  The jobs she enjoyed most was working as a practical nurse at Irene Bryan in Ft. Wayne.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda (Don) Schummer, Naples, FL; a son, William Riley, Ft. Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Randy Richards and Debbie Riley, both of Naples; seven great grandchildren; and granddaughter-in-law, Theresa Richards of Rochester, NY.

She is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Darla Riley; grandson, C. Kent Richards; daughter-in-law, Darlene Riley; and six sisters.

Funeral services will be conducted 10 AM Thursday, October 18 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. She will be laid to rest in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Visitation will be from 9 AM until time of services on Thursday at Den Herder Funeral Home.

The family suggests donations made to the Gardens of Paulding Activity Fund.

We would like to thank the Staff and Volunteers at the Gardens of Paulding who took care of Esther. Thank you for all you do.