Nancy Lee Johnston

Nancy Lee Johnston obituary, Canton, GA

Nancy Lee Johnston

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Nancy Johnston Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Darby Funeral Home - Canton on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Nancy Lee Johnston, age 72, of Dalton, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her devoted family.
Visitation will be held at Darby Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and again on Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM. A memorial service will follow the Thursday visitation at 5:00 PM in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home.
Nancy is survived by her children Phillip Scott Johnston (Anita) of Jasper, Georgia, Lindsay Johnston (Lucas), and Christa Yeast of Dalton, Georgia. She also leaves behind six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, who brought her immeasurable joy.
The Memorial Service will be live-streamed at: https://vimeo.com/event/5438577
The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Johnston family in this time of remembrance and farewell.

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Oct

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Memorial service

5:00 p.m.

Darby Funeral Home Chapel

480 East Main Street, Canton, GA 30114

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