Diane Johnson

Diane Sue Johnson, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Baylor Waxahachie Hospital surrounded by her family. Diane is preceded in death by her father, Ralph L. Wildey; mother, Carolyn B Wildey; sister, Barbara L. Koehler; brother-in-law, William Koehler; uncle, Sheldon (Peggy) Devereaux, Donald Dix, Jeff Olson; and aunt, Donna Jean Devereaux. Marjorie (Warren) Collins, Helen (Stanley Williams) Bartholomew. Her amazing memories will continue to be cherished every moment by her husband of 51 years Darryl Lee Johnson, her children, Aaron (Cynthia) Johnson, Kristin Crouse; grandchildren, AJ, Aiden, and Gabe Johnson; Cailin Keele and Cannon Crouse; sister, Janet Salazar; aunts Shirley Dix, Ardis (Robert) Peterson, and Alice Olson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Diane was born May 25, 1953, in Aurora, IL. She grew up in Minooka, IL and graduated from Minooka Community High School in 1971. Diane married the love of her life, Darryl Johnson, on January 13, 1973. Diane worked at the Kendall County Supervisor of Assessments office in Yorkville, Illinois, before moving to Texas in 1985. In 1988, Diane became the Human Resource Director for the Medical Arts Clinic of Corsicana. It was during those years that she formed a plethora of lifelong cherished friendships. Diane rounded out her working years as the Clinic Manager of Planned Parenthood in Corsicana, retiring in 2011. Growing up on the farm helped shape Diane into an independent and “can-do” person. Her love of all things farming and animals, especially horses, came from her close relationship with her father. Diane had a gift of encouragement and leadership. Two of her lifelong hobbies were reading and basking in the warmth of the sun. Great for Diane, she was able to do them concurrently. Diane was a dedicated wife and mother, but she was an incredible Grandma and took great pride in all the things her grandchildren did. One of her favorite past times was taking the grandkids on trips in their RV and creating lifelong memories. There was nothing Diane couldn’t bake, and everyone always looked forward to her kumla, lefse and kringlas (Norwegian treats). Over the past eight years, she fiercely enjoyed the company of her best four-legged companion, Bella. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Diane’s name may be made to Plattville Cemetery. Donations can be made and mailed to Plattville Cemetery Association c/o Suzan Ader PO Box 682 Morris, IL 60450. A celebration of Diane’s life will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Northside Baptist Activity Center building (2800 North Beaton Street, Corsicana, TX), come and go from 2-4pm. A second celebration will take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Plattville United Methodist Church, 13025 Church Rd. Yorkville, IL 60560 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Plattville Cemetery.

Diane Johnson

May 25, 1953 - May 22, 2024