Daphne Johnson

Daphne Johnson obituary, Hazard, KY

Daphne Johnson

Daphne Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Engle-Bowling Funeral Home - Hazard on Oct. 9, 2025.

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Daphne Johnson born November 22, 1964 departed this life on Tuesday – October 7, 2025 at the Hazard ARH Medical Center in Hazard, Kentucky being 60-years old. Daphne was born in Leslie County, Kentucky the daughter of the late Hughey Rice and the late Ima-Jean Rice. Other than her parents, Daphne was also preceded in death by her son, Jimmy Johnson; sister, Janice Scott.
Daphne leaves the following relatives to cherish her memory: daughters, Angie Johnson & Junior, Daphne Potter and R.G., and Helen Johnson; grandchildren, Raelynn Johnson, Skyler Johnson, Benjamin Johnson. Severus Johnson, and Chapter Potter; former husband and father of children Jimmy Johnson; special friend, Gail Bentley; and a host of great grandchildren survive.
Visitation for Daphne Johnson will be on Sunday – October 12, 2025 at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday – October 12, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the Engle-Bowling Funeral Home with Jack Carter officiating. The Interment will follow in the Johnson Family Cemetery located at Browns Fork, Kentucky.
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