Ruth A. Johnson "Gram", 62, of Avondale, AZ died March 14, 2014. She was born Oct. 22, 1951 in Indiana to Earl and Dora Pirtle. Survived by her daughter Shelley Johnson; son Christopher Johnson; step-daugthers Ruth Orozco, Renee Sanchez; step-sons Timothy and Thomas Johnson; brothers Richard and Robert Pirtle; 7 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren, 8 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas Johnson, daughter Becky Johnson, and her parents. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10am, service at 10am, Thursday, March 27th at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ. Burial will follow at Sunwest Cemetery in El Mirage, AZ. Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com