Gail Johnson
September 27, 1941 ~ October 11, 2019
Gretagail Green Johnson was born September 27, 1941 in Jasper, Alabama and passed away October 11, 2019 at her home in Avinger. She graduated from Daingerfield High School and went on to graduate from Texas Tech, University of Houston, and Texas A&M University-Commerce, earning master’s degrees in English and Library Science. Gail touched hundreds of students lives over her 35 years as a teacher and librarian. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Avinger and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, reading and cooking.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Fay Green; and sister, Gay Keasler.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Johnson of Avinger; sons, Renn Johnson of Longview, Ryan Johnson and wife, Kathy of Hudson, Texas, Ross Johnson of Longview; grandchildren, Brennan Johnson and wife, Krissy, Korynn Johnson, Kristina Johnson, Evan Johnson, Chandler Johnson, and Thomas Johnson; sisters, Bernice “Bee” Allen, Redith Hayes, and Drew Hayes; several brothers-and sisters-in-law in Minnesota; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 14, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in Avinger. Burial will follow at Avinger Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home.
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I had the privilege of knowing Mrs. Johnson as my high school English teacher as well as the mother of friends Renn & Ryan. Her job of teaching English conveyed not only proper grammar and writing mechanics while introducing us to literature she also taught us all something about living with class and self respect. I am grateful to have Known her.
Love and prayers to all her family and friends.
Alan Willis & family
Mrs. Johnson was such an inspiration to me, as my High School English teacher. She was role model for grace and proper etiquette. She ‘brought together’ all my prior years of education and bridged the gap between English and Literature. I was blessed to have had her as a teacher.
I had the privilege of knowing Mrs. Johnson as my high school English teacher as well as the mother of friends Renn & Ryan. Her job of teaching English conveyed not only proper grammar and writing mechanics while introducing us to literature she also taught us all something about living with class and self respect. I am grateful to have Known her.
Love and prayers to all her family and friends.
Alan Willis & family
What a lovely lady she was! I had the good fortune to work with her as a fellow librarian in Marshall schools. She was loved by co-workers, teachers and most of all by her students!
Prayers go out to family.
I will miss Mimi so much. I have so many happy memories of her, from baking those wonderful chocolate cakes to teaching me how to sew, and I know that she's in a better place. She was such a kind soul, and she fought so hard against Parkinson's, and I'm so lucky to have gotten to spend as much time with her as I did.
Mrs. Johnson taught me something that has gotten me a long way in my career. For her, you must be in your chair and ready for class when the tardy bell rang.
I took that to heart and I don't consider being at work until I have supplies out and computer on. To be at work, I arrive 10 minutes early.
Thank you Mrs Johnson for the valuable life lesson.
May you rest in peace.
My deepest condolences to Renn, Ryan and the entire family. I had the pleasure of taking English from Ms. Johnson. There are teachers that you will remember your entire life, that had a true impact on your life. Ms. Johnson was one of those teachers. I feel fortunate to have known and learned from her.
I loved having Mrs Johnson as a teacher and as a friend to my mother Lou Brown. She was grace personified and I will remember her always.
I fondly remember Gail from High School Days when she , Gay and I were in school during the 50's. I am sorry for her passing. Will pray for the family that God will fill the void left by her absence.