She was born March 23, 1940, to Melton and Josephine Smith in Dallas. She married Norton Johnston, Jr. on December 3, 1994, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
During her college days, she joined the sorority Alpha Delta Pi, which is known for its many philanthropic endeavors and devotion to sisterhood. During her working years, she was the Purchasing Manager at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
She is survived by her husband Norton Johnston, Jr.; her children Tracy Lynn Turner of Dallas, TX, Scott Melton Story of Dallas, TX, Todd Warren Story of Austin, TX; siblings Karen Smith Daniel of Nipomo, California, Wm. C. Squibb, Jr. of Dallas, Texas, and Daniel P. Squibb of Pasadena, California. She leaves behind a legacy of 5 grandchildren, Harison Story, Josie Story, Max Story, Grace Turner and Ashton Turner; a host of friends and other extended family who will miss her dearly.