In Memoriam

 

Mary E. Watson-Johnston
Mary E. Watson-Johnston
Class of 1946

 


 

Mary E. Watson Johnston, 89, of Greenville, passed away due to a three year illness on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at her home. Mary was born January 11, 1926 in Portsmouth, VA, to the late Oscar and Vergie Watson. Due to the early death of her mother and father, Mary was raised by her grandparents who raised 17 children, plus Mary and her four siblings, making a total of 22 children in the one household. Mary was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her husband, Dr. Earl F. Johnston (formerly of the Greer Chiropractic Center); her son, John E. Johnston, and wife Brenda; daughter, Penny Johnston; grandson, Trevor Johnston; and Mitchell Ward and his wife Kirby. Also survived are Mary's siblings, Reverend Tommy Watson, and his wife, Molly; and sister Rose Brown; her niece, Debbi, and her husband Danny. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agape Hospice.

There will be no service.

The Palmetto Mortuary
1313 Miller Rd Greenville, SC 29607
864-241-5093

Published in The Greenville News from Jan. 22 to Jan. 27, 2015