Mary I. Johnson

Mary Irene Johnson, 97, passed on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Valley View Village in Des Moines, Iowa.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, also at Hamilton’s, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Mary was born in Grinnell, Iowa on January 17, 1919 to John and Lillian (Ferson) Galloway. She lived in Des Moines since 1930. She was dedicated to her church, Highland Park Christian Church. She was always volunteering for anything that needed to be done. Her passion was quilting and she was a member of the Des Moines Quilting Guild. Mary retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after 37 years. She was a person that never met a stranger and she loved life and laughter.

She leaves behind her sister, Helen Fullerton of Independence, MO, nieces, Karen Lewis (Jack) of Rockledge, FL, Ruth Galloway of Rockledge, FL, Marty Klumpp (Charlie) of St. Marys, GA, Shiloh Thatcher (Jim), as well as many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. Her husband, Arthur V. Johnson “Art” predeceased her in 1998.

She will be greatly missed by many friends and family. Be At Peace Mary! You earned your wings here on earth.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to a hospice organization of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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