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Lura Johns

1939 - 2025

BORN

1939

DIED

2025

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St. Louis Cremation - Downtown

2135 Chouteau Ave

St. Louis, Missouri

Lura Johns Obituary

Lura Breland Johns wife of the late Gerald Johns, beloved mother of Lorie (Terry) Briggs, Pete Johns and Crell (Kellie) Johns, adored "Mimi" to grandchildren Joshua Briggs, Jeremy (Ali) Briggs, Haley Briggs, Carleigh and Katherine Johns, and great-grandchildren Nora, Elodie, and Caleb Briggs.

Devoted to family, a loving spirit, a friend to many and a loyal and faithful servant to Green Trails Methodist Church. Life commemoration to be announced at future time. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Valley Industries Sheltered Workshop, 143 James S. McDonald Boulevard, Hazelwood, Missouri 63042 or Green Trails Methodist Church 14327 Ladue Road, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017.
Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Dec. 14, 2025.

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Karen Kennedy

January 2, 2026

I will always remember the legendary Christmas parties at the Johns home. My husband and I were business associates of Gerry and were crazy about Lura. Such a very special lady. She will be missed by many. Condolences to her family. Karen Kennedy

Peggy Caldwell

December 19, 2025

I feel very lucky to have met Lura. She was a very special person. My Sympathy for her family loss. Praying that her family will find peace knowing she is at peace now, will always live in your memories and your hearts.

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