Gene Kathryn Johnson

Gene Kathryn Johnson, age 78, of Paris, Texas passed away January 17, 2026, at Honey Grove Nursing Center. A Graveside Memorial is set for 2 P.M., Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at the Evergreen Cemetery, where Gene will be laid to rest beside her late husband and love of her life, Michael Collins Johnson. Brother Kevin Towery will be officiating the Memorial Service. Pallbearers, Scottie Bryant, Preston Booker, Austin Booker, Kevin Cole, Curtis Carter. Honorary Pallbearers Brett Johnson, Chad Johnson, Tyler Bryant, and Ethan Armstrong. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Gene Kathryn was born in Lamar County, August 28, 1947, to Elmer Eugene and Grace Kathryn Cole of Honey Grove, Texas. She Graduated from East Texas State University with a bachelor's degree. She spent 38 years teaching English and Spanish at North Lamar Junior High. She was an Editor for the Paris News and a Published Writer. Gene married Mike Johnson August 2, 1986, in Paris, Texas. She and Mike attended the First Baptist Church, Paris, Texas.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her children, Johnny Eugene of Seattle Washington, Sabrina Bryant and her husband Scottie of Honey Grove, Texas, Andrea Armstrong of Paris, Texas, Adrian and wife, Anela of Honey Grove, Texas, stepsons, Chad and wife Alexis of Forney, Texas and Brett and wife Kimberly of Dallas, Texas. Gene is survived by 18 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Paul Cole and Richard Cole, as well as many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer Eugene and Grace Kathryn Cole, brother, Randall Cole, and her grandson Cody Booker. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gene, please visit our floral store.