She was born September 24, 1918 in Brereton, IL the daughter of Joseph and Bertha Carper Mercer. She married William Johnson March 3, 1940 in Kahoka, Missouri. He preceded her in death.
Virginia is survived by two daughters, Judith Burgett of Brimfield, Barbara (Robert) Hagemeier of Germantown Hills; one son, Douglas Johnson of Peoria Heights; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren,
She is also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, William L Johnson and Nicholas L Johnson; and six brothers.
Virginia selflessly devoted her life to her family.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to Boys Town.
Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To view Virginia’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.woolsey-wilton.com.