Marilyn Johnson

     Marilyn Francis Johnson, age 91 of Monroe died Tues September 4 in a local nursing home.  Marilyn was born June 29, 1927.  She was a loving mother and homemaker.  Marilyn enjoyed raising her 3 children, 5 children and 2 great grandchildren.  She always did her best and gave all of her efforts to make sure everyone was happy and we felt her love.  She was a fantastic seamstress, making very special quilts and clothing for her family.  She was a master cook in the kitchen.  Christmas was her favorite time of the year and her cooking shined.  She often traveled to Las Vegas every winter until a few years before she passed.  She was born in Poteau and raised in Monroe.  She lived in Lawndale, California for over 50 years.

       Survivors include daughters, Luenna Sanders of Bon Aire, GA, Kelly Johnson of Las Vegas, NV and son Brian Sanders of Louisville, CO.  Grandchildren include Jamie Sanders of Dayton OH, Kyle Wagner of Lawndale, CA, Nolan Wagner of Atlanta GA, Ellie Sanders of Louisville, CO and Charlie Sanders of Louisville, CO, also had 2 great grandsons, Samuel Sanders of Dayton OH and Joshua Sanders of Dayton OH.  Nieces and nephews included are Lisa Pellegrini, Denise Cooper, Julie Fitzgerald, Keith Gregory, Kent Gregory and Bruce James.  She is also survived by brother in law Ralph Gregory.

       Preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jackson James, Johnnie James,  and sister Helen Sarah James Gregory

       The family will be at Evans and Miller funeral home in Poteau Thursday September 13 6-8pm with relatives and friends.  The service will be at the funeral home on Sep 14 at 10am.  Interment will follow in Monroe Cemetery.