Linda J. Johnson

Linda J. Johnson, passed away after a long battle of cancer on April 24, 2017, Kemah, Texas, at the age of 69. She was born on June 22, 1947. Born in Little Rock, Ark. to the parents of Oleta N. Johnson and Robert B. Johnson. Linda loved spending time with her family and friends, going out to dinner, decorating, watching old movies, antique shopping, and there was a special place in her heart for animals. Linda has rescued several cats and a few older dogs throughout her life, giving them a loving home until they passed. She worked for the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, was an administrator, supervisor, and retired in 2009. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; William Bridges of Little Rock, Ark. and Ray Bridges of Portland, Ore., and her husband of 39 years Cecil. E. Johnson III. Linda is survived by her only child, Dr. L. Denise Johnson-Vaught, son-in-law, Albert G. Vaught, and three grandchildren, Tristan, Ava Rose, and Abigail ages 9 and 7. Linda is also survived by her sister-in-law, Shirley Bridges, a niece, Lori Bridges-Drake, and two nephews, Scot Bridges and Greg Burks. There will be a graveside service at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 AR-5, Alexander, Ark. 72002, on April 29, 2017 at 12 noon. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at an announced date in Kemah, Texas for local friends and family. Memorial information: In memory of Linda J. Johnson, donations can be made to League City Animal Shelter, 821 N. Kansas, League City, Texas 77573. Phone number is 281-554-1377.