She was the widow of Harrell Johnston, a retired teacher and librarian and a member of Rose Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She received her BSE from Arkansas A&M College (now UAM) and a degree in Library Science from East Texas State in Commerce, TX. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Copeland Hughes and Virgil Hughes.
Survivors include one son, Glenn Johnston and wife Jeannie of Harrell; one daughter, Linda Rowe and husband Rick of Lake Village; five grandsons, Alan Johnston and wife Jackie, Phillip Johnston and wife Jessica, Wesley Rowe, Cameron Rowe and Ryan Rowe and wife Madison; five great-grandchildren, Anna, Jack, Wyatt, Carley and Palmer; one brother, Rev. Charles Hughes of Estill Springs, TN; brothers-in-law, Larry Johnston and wife Lonelle and Mike Johnston and wife Charlena; sisters-in-law, Jean Foreman and Harold, Kay Johnston and Martha Wood; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: Arkansas Hospice or Rose Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(15)
Jaime D Harper
Eudora, AR Friday, March 29, 2019 I know your heart is full...but never forget you are a WONDERFUL person from solid stock! Love you JaimeHelen Thatcher Czeczok
Peoria, AZ Friday, March 1, 2019 I just saw this. I am so sorry for your (and my) loss. I thought of her and all of y'all so many times over the years but had no idea how to get in touch. Prayers for all of you. Love you.Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, February 18, 2019 Glenn,Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Prayers for you and all the family.
See ya,
Dennis Wells
O"Neal Little
White Hall, AR Monday, February 18, 2019 She was my School Teacher.Marvin, & Gene Norton
Monticello, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 Glenn, You and all the family are in our prayers. Mrs. Nell was very special to Gene and I.Claudia Chambliss
Hampton, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 Glenn & Linda and family,So sorry for your loss. Losing a mother is hard. You are in our thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful lady.
Rhonda Qualls
Hornlake, MS Sunday, February 17, 2019 CJ, Jeremy, Teresa, Robert Hughes.Butch Phillips
Conway, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 Glenn, Linda and family ;I’m so sorry for your loss. Ms Nell was the sweetest woman and a true friend to our mother. I’ll always have memories of your mom and dad in our younger days at Hampton.
God Bless
Mike & Shawn Duncan
Dardanelle, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 Our prayers are with you.Jim & Lonnie McKinnie
Cookeville, TN Sunday, February 17, 2019 So very sorry to hear about your mom, Glenn & Linda.RIP, Mrs. Nell. You were a wonderful person and a great example for all your students.
Diane Parnell
Hermitage, AR Sunday, February 17, 2019 Many prayers to the family. I was a teacher at Hermitage when Mr. Harold was Superintendent. Mrs. Nell was a wonderful lady.Barbara Glosson Gorman
Hampton, AR Saturday, February 16, 2019 I remember when Mrs. Nell & Mr. Harold came to Hermitage as the new school librarian & new superintendant. They were a great asset to our schools and town. Only wish there were more leaders today like your parents.Hal&Pam Turner
Harrell, AR Saturday, February 16, 2019 Sorry for your loss. Praying that God will heal the broken heart and fill your heart with good memoriesKaren Roark Leverette
, AR Saturday, February 16, 2019 Always a sweet and beautiful ladyKay Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, February 16, 2019 Mrs. Nell's family has my sympathy and prayers at the loss of this fine lady. May you find comfort in knowing that she is with the Lord.