Gertrude G. “Mickey” Johns, 88, of Palatka, passed from this life on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following an extended illness. She was born in Augusta County, Virginia and had been a lifelong resident of Putnam County. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Palatka. In her leisure time Mickey enjoyed flower gardening, cooking, trips to the beach and spending time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, two children, Darlene and Larry, parents, one brother and one sister.
She is survived by her children, Vanessa Campbell, Patricia McWhorter, Annette Green, Martha Stites, Mary Pippin, Tessie Johns, Thomas “Bo” Byrd, Chris Byrd and Mitchell Johns, siblings, Joanna Andro and Chuck Gilbert, as well as numerous grand and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Southside Baptist Church in Palatka with Bro. Shaun Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday beginning at 12:00 p.m. until time of services.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at Mickey’s Book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com .
Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.