Lilus Mary Johnson, 89, West Plains, Missouri, daughter of the late Albert Ray Davis and Lilus Gertrude “Haus” Davis, was born November 19, 1934 in Couch, Missouri, and passed away to her heavenly home November 15, 2024.
She was survived by one son, David Dunkin and wife Becky, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Courtney Judd and husband Brian, Lindsey Hughes, husband Allan, and Michael Dunkin; two step granddaughters, Misty McCrackin and Dusty Simmons; eight great grandchildren, Hannah Judd, Hunter Judd, Lily Hughes, Ashur Hughes, Atticus Hughes, Jacob McCrackin, Megan McCrackin, and Logan Simmons and wife Mikayla, and four step great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Ray Davis and Lilus Gertrude “Haus” Davis; both of her husbands, Vernon Dunkin and Nolan Johnson; one son Rick Dunkin; three brothers, L. D. “Rance” Davis, Albert Ray Davis, Jr., and Walton Davis, and one sister, Nettie Ashlock.
She attended the First United Methodist Church in West Plains for many years. She worked at the local hospital for thirty-five years in various positions. She truly enjoyed working with all her coworkers. She was well known for her sense of humor. She loved being a caregiver to all her friends and family. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, West Plains, Missouri, with Pastor Geoff Posegate officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and can be left at the funeral home.
