Alexandrina M. Johnson

Alexandrina M. "Irene" Johnson of Conway died Tuesday, February 21 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock after an extended illness. She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Ferrier. She was married in Edinburgh to James H. (Peanut) Johnson while he was stationed there in the U.S. Air Force, then couple moved back to Conway in 1954. They traveled extensively in Europe and the United States and returned to Scotland for frequent visits. She was extremely proud of her rich Scottish heritage but she also valued her U.S. citizenship. Irene was a former owner with her husband of St. Andrews Nursing Home in Conway for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Conway. Survivors are a daughter, Jacalyn (Burt) Glenn and a son Mark A. Johnson all of Conway. She has five grandchildren, Herschel Burt Glenn II, Kimberly A. Glenn, Tiffany (Shawn) Lafferty, Carrin Johnson and Malia Kay Watts. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren Alesa Lambert, Kalynn Lambert, Julia Johnson, Addy Lambert, Herschel Burt Glenn III, Drake Morris Glenn, Macey M. Glenn, Katrina M. Glenn, Nadia Glenn and Colby and Anderson Lafferty. She also has two surviving brothers, Edward (Beth) Ferrier and James Ferrier of Edinburgh Scotland, and sister Gretta Kounnis of Chester, Pa., and one brother-in-law Bill (Rosanne) Johnson of Conway. She is preceded in death by two granddaughters, Katrina Glenn and Riannon Johnson, and one brother, John Ferrier. The Funeral Service will be Friday February 24th 2017 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Conway with Rev. Mike Ulasewich officiating. Visitation will be an Hour Prior at the Church. A portion of her remains will be placed by the family at a church in Edinburgh where she and Peanut were married. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Conway at 105 West Church Street Conway, Arkansas 72034. Online Guestbook available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/conway.