Margaret "Peggy" Ann Johnson

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Johnson, 83, of Topeka, passed away February 2, 2015. Peggy was born September 19, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York to Lawrence H. and Margaret E. Gabrini. Peggy graduated from Bishop Hogan High School, Kansas City, MO, and Saint Mary College, Leavenworth, KS, majoring in art. She married Gerald L. “Jerry” Johnson February 27, 1954 in Kansas City, MO. After starting their family, they moved to Topeka, KS. Peggy continued as a homemaker, raising and being active in the lives of their six children. Her devout faith played a large roll in her community involvement and service for others. Peggy’s activities and contributions in the community included volunteering with Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, School, Women’s Club, and as a Girl Scout Leader. She helped create and develop the Religious Education and Activities for the Community Handicapped Program (REACH), and was instrumental in developing and directing the lunch program for Let’s Help. Peggy was a very gifted artist and often shared her God given talents throughout her various community activities. Peggy’s dedication to the Catholic Church, her zest for life, and her love for others was evident in everything that she did. This was especially true in her commitment as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She cherished time spent with loved ones and was always willing to share good conversation, caring advice, as well as her endless supply of hugs and kisses for each of them. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Johnson, and their six children: Joe & Deb Johnson of Lawrence, Jim & Janice Johnson of Topeka, Jeanne & John Myers, of Topeka, Jeff & Debbi Johnson of Overland Park, John Johnson of Kansas City, KS, and Jerome & Jennifer Johnson of Grandview, MO, and her 16 grandchildren; her sister Jeanne Rawson of Kansas City, MO, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, and two infant sons, Peter and Patrick. Visitation for Peggy will be from 5 to 6:30pm with a Parish Rosary beginning at 6:30pm on Thursday, February 5, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 17th and Stone in Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Peggy’s life will be 11:30 am Friday, February 6, 2015 at Most Pure Heart. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Most Pure heart of Mary Parish, Hayden High School, or Midland Hospice. The following link will take you to Peggy Johnson's video: https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/DGDRWC9N2CXY9Z9J

Margaret "Peggy" Ann Johnson

September 19, 1931 - February 2, 2015