Karen Simon Johnson of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, passed away at the age of 73 on May 30, 2023, after an illness of several months. She was born June 12, 1949 in Terre Haute, Indiana, but lived her entire life in the Jacksonville area and beaches. She married her high school sweetheart, Glenn Johnson. They were both part of the Bishop Kenny class of 1967 and then graduated from Jacksonville University four years later.
Karen retired after 30 years teaching math in Duval County at Sandalwood and Fletcher High Schools.
She is survived by her husband, Glenn; her daughters Dana Johnson and Katie Mattox (Josh); her granddaughters Blake Bryant and Olivia Mattox; grandson, Elliot Mattax; her sister, Pam Bush (husband George); other family members, as well as many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to F.U.R. Florida Urgent Rescue (floridaurgentrescue.org).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Johnson family.
