Shirley Jean Johnson

Shirley Jean Johnson, 91, passed away July 9, 2018, at Brookdale Assisted Living in McCook, NE. Shirley was born March 14, 1927 in McCook, NE to Carl and Amanda Axelson. She graduated from McCook High School in the spring of 1944. On Aug. 10, 1945, Shirley was united in marriage to Milton M. Johnson in the United Methodist Church of McCook. While Milton was serving in the Army Air Corps and based in Utah, Shirley served in the Civil Service Administration. She served as a Sunday School teacher at First Congregational Church and was a 4H leader with Buttons & Bows Club. She was a major supporter of her childrens activities; Boy Scouts, 4-H and Band. Shirley was co-owner of McCook Flying Service with Milton from 1966 until Miltons death on Nov. 19, 1982. She worked at Walmart where she started as Greeter in 1998 and retired as Cashier in 2013. As a result, she received a 15 Year of Dedicated Service award. She loved and enjoyed volunteering as Bison Newsletter Representative for the Class of 1944 because it allowed her to keep in touch with her classmates. Her hobbies included spending time at the McCook library as she had an avid love and passion for history and current affairs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Amanda Axelson; Husband, Milton Johnson; Brothers, Tore Axelson and Kjell Axelson; and sister, Evelyn (Taylor) Tackels. Shirley is survived by daughter, Susan Fischer of Flower Mound, TX; son Jay Johnson (Bonnie) of Wichita, KS; and daughter, Nancy Dunn of Flower Mound, TX; 5 grandchildren, Mike Fischer (Irma) of Frisco, TX, Amy Ryan (Tim) of Elkridge, MD, Jennifer Sipple (Chris) of Rockwall, TX, Jeffrey Dunn (Megan) of Cypress, TX, Travis Johnson (Amanda) of Wright City, MO; 6 great-grandchildren, Alex & Andrew Fischer of Frisco, TX, Sofia & Liam Ryan of Elkridge, MD, and Cameron & Baby Dunn of Cypress, TX; and Brother, William Axelson of Denver, CO. Viewing for Shirley will be held Friday, July 13th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family present 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Services will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018, 11:00 a.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, NE with Dave Davidson officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook, NE. Memorials May Be Given In Her Name to the McCook Public Library. Arrangements entrusted to Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel. Visitation Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Friday, July 13, 2018 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001 Family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel Saturday, July 14, 2018 11:00 AM 607 Norris Avenue McCook, Nebraska 69001