Lois Johns

FARMINGTON Lois (Windsor) Johns, of Farmington, passed away March 2, 2020 at Parkland Health Center at the age of 89. She was born May 24, 1930 in St. Louis to the late Norman H. Windsor and Ruby (Smith) Windsor. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Johns in 2018 and a grandson, Walker Johns in 2011. Lois graduated from University City High School and went on to graduate from college at Missouri State Teachers College, (now MSU) in Springfield. She later attended SEMO in Cape Girardeau where she obtained a Masters Degree in Education. On December 28, 1953 she married the love of her life, Martin Johns. Working as a school teacher and raising six children kept Lois very busy. She and Martin moved to Farmington in 1969 where she taught at the Farmington Middle School. After her retirement Lois enjoyed traveling and gardening. She was a lifetime member of 25 Gardeners club and was a long time member of Memorial United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women. Her family and grandchildren were truly her pride and joy. Survivors include her children, Kenneth (Kelly) Johns of Chamois, Missouri, Patricia Johns (Tom) Crook of Joplin, Missouri, Richard (Mary Ann) Johns of Catonsville, Maryland, Elizabeth Johns (Doug) Nardi of Aurora, Illinois, Andrew (Carrie) Johns of Chesterfield, Missouri and Steven Johns of Farmington; grandchildren, Zoe Johns, Christy (Darryl) Cox, Jessica Johns, Alex and Matt Nardi, Darren and Lauren Johns, Jacob Johns and great grandchildren, Jordan, Colby, Eli and Abby Cox; a sister, Lorraine Stamos of the state of California, as well as special nieces, Susan, Ellen and Christine. A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Copenhagen Cemetery with Reverend Ron Beaton officiating. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Walker Johns Childhood Cancer Foundation in care of Cozean Memorial Chapel. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Graveside Service Copenhagen Cemetery Saturday, March 28, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Farmington, Missouri 63640