Sirana Jehzell Johnston

1997 - 2016

KNOXVILLE - Sirana Jehzell Johnston, 19, Knoxville, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at 2:48 p.m.
She was born May 30, 1997, in Mulhouse, France, the daughter of David Robert Johnston and Christie (Harris) Johnston. Sirana lived for several years in Europe including France and England, and also in Bluffton, Indiana, South Carolina and also North Carolina. She and her family later moved to Knoxville, where she attended Knoxville High School and graduated from the Raes East Academy in Galesburg. Most recently, Sirana was a full-time student at Carl Sandburg College. Her goal was to work toward a law degree.
Sirana was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Galesburg. She had an artistic touch to everything in life. She was a dancer and musician, playing violin and piano. Sirana enjoyed traveling, baking and horseback riding. More than anything else, she loved her siblings and baby nephew.
Sirana is survived by her parents; David Robert and Christie Johnston of Knoxville; two brothers, David Alan (and Karen) Johnston of Port Washington, Wisconsin, and Robert Craig Johnston of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one sister, Emily June Johnston of Knoxville; one nephew, Liam Robert Johnston of Port Washington, Wisconsin; grandparents, Alan L. and Jill Harris of St. George, Utah; aunts and uncles, Gail (and Mark) Oughton of Coventry, England, Dr. Craig C. (and Justine) Harris of Washington, Missouri, Maj. Gen. David Alan (and Valene) Harris of Edwards Air Force Base, California, Gerald (and Allison) Hepper of Layton, Utah; and many cousins. Sirana is also survived by her dear friend, Tyler Milam of Creston, North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, David Alexander and June Johnston.
Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Galesburg. Funeral will follow the visitation at 11 a.m. Bishop Todd Hendrickson will be officiating the service. A memorial service will be held in St. George, Utah, at a later date. Memorial contributions and prayers are asked to be given toward the Tyler Milam Recovery Fund at www.gofundme.com. Donations can also be given at the funeral service. Online condolences can be made at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.