Grace Marie Johnson, 86, of Troy, Virginia, passed away May 18, 2026, at The Heritage Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.
She was born Feb. 25, 1940, in Kline and was the daughter of the late Loy E. Smith and Eula B. (Kesner) Smith.
Mrs. Johnson was a retired employee of The University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. She was a dedicated pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, and Gigi. She was a member of Charlottesville First Assembly of God, where her late husband was the pastor for many years.
Her husband, Rev. James E. Johnson, preceded her in death in 1996.
Surviving are her three children, William E. Johnson (Kathy) of Burlington, Stephen P. Johnson (Tricia) of Palmyra, Virginia, and Ruth A. McKenzie (John) of Mount Airy, Maryland; two brothers, Elwood Smith (Betsy) of Upper Tract and Samuel Smith of Martinsburg; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bud Smith, Virgil Smith and Leo Smith.
A graveside service was held Friday at Kline Cemetery in Upper Tract and was officiated by Rev. Glenn Sites.
