In Memory Of
Doris Jean (Cook) Johnson
1925
2019
Doris Jean (Cook) Johnson
November 4, 1925 — October 22, 2019
Doris Jean (Cook) Johnson, 94, passed away in Kansas City, MO on October 22, 2019.
She was born on November 4, 1925, in Ozawkie, KS, the daughter of Shelby and Veneta (Schuster) Cook. She graduated from Highland Park High School, the class of 1943.
On June 8, 1946, Doris married her high school sweetheart, Carl A. Johnson.
Doris was a member of the Seaman Congregational Church and participated in Professional Round Dancing groups. After Carl retired, the two spent many wonderful years traveling the country teaching international ballroom dancing.
Doris is survived by her son-in-law, Walter Willett; daughter-in-law, Brenda Jo Johnson; six grandchildren, Jason Willett, Justin (Emily) Willett, Joshua Willett, Billy Johnson, Pete Williams, Michelle (Brian) Duncan; six great-grandchildren, Christopher & Dylan Duncan, Jaiana & Zachary Johnson, and Olivia Rose & Sydney Victoria Willett. Doris is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl A. Johnson; son, Duane Lee Johnson; daughter, Vickie Willett; and brother, LaVerne Cook.
Funeral services will be at 10:00am, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. A visitation will take place the same day, one hour prior to services.
Internment will take place after the funeral service at Rochester Cemetery.
To share a memory of Doris or leave a message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Doris Johnson
C/O Parker-Price Funeral Home
245 NW Independence Ave.
Topeka, KS 66608.
She was born on November 4, 1925, in Ozawkie, KS, the daughter of Shelby and Veneta (Schuster) Cook. She graduated from Highland Park High School, the class of 1943.
On June 8, 1946, Doris married her high school sweetheart, Carl A. Johnson.
Doris was a member of the Seaman Congregational Church and participated in Professional Round Dancing groups. After Carl retired, the two spent many wonderful years traveling the country teaching international ballroom dancing.
Doris is survived by her son-in-law, Walter Willett; daughter-in-law, Brenda Jo Johnson; six grandchildren, Jason Willett, Justin (Emily) Willett, Joshua Willett, Billy Johnson, Pete Williams, Michelle (Brian) Duncan; six great-grandchildren, Christopher & Dylan Duncan, Jaiana & Zachary Johnson, and Olivia Rose & Sydney Victoria Willett. Doris is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl A. Johnson; son, Duane Lee Johnson; daughter, Vickie Willett; and brother, LaVerne Cook.
Funeral services will be at 10:00am, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Parker-Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., Topeka. A visitation will take place the same day, one hour prior to services.
Internment will take place after the funeral service at Rochester Cemetery.
To share a memory of Doris or leave a message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Doris Johnson
C/O Parker-Price Funeral Home
245 NW Independence Ave.
Topeka, KS 66608.
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Monday, October 28, 2019
9:00 - 10:00 am (Central time)
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Monday, October 28, 2019
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