Lois Johnson

Lois Johnson obituary

Lois Johnson

Lois Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mullinax Funeral Home - Drexel Chapel on Sep. 11, 2025.

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Lois Ann Baldrige Johnson, 86, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called home on September 10, 2025, at her residence in Louisburg, Kansas. Cremation with private family memorial services to be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com

Lois was born on November 19, 1938, in Coffeyville, Kansas, she graced the lives of many with her unwavering spirit and boundless love. Her life, spanning 86 years, was a testament to resilience, compassion, and an enduring dedication to her family.

Lois was the cherished daughter of Charley Howard Baldridge and Helen Florence McLaughlin. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, who instilled in her the values of kindness and hard work that she carried throughout her life. Lois attended the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas, where she formed friendships that would last a lifetime and fostered a strong sense of community and belonging.

In her early years, Lois found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She married for 19 years, during which time she was blessed with six wonderful children: Shirley Tripp and her husband Dennis of Claremore, OK; Sandra Huey and her husband Bob of Pleasant Valley, MO; Sallie Jester and her husband Jack of Louisburg, KS; Stuart Johnson and his wife Lyne Tumlinson of Lawrence, KS; Stephen Johnson and his wife Sheila Montgomery of Lawrence, KS; and Stacy Johnson and her wife Kristen Sandell of Kyle, TX.

Lois's legacy is carried on by her 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Each of them holds a special place in her heart, and she in theirs, as they reflect on the countless memories made throughout the years.

Lois Ann Baldrige Johnson will be profoundly missed but cherished in the hearts of her family and friends. Her life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, faith, and the unwavering strength that she shared with everyone fortunate enough to cross her path. As we say goodbye, we hold tight to the memories and the legacy of love she leaves behind.

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