Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Mary E .Johnson, age 79, of Portland passed away on Friday April 19, 2024 at her residence.  She was born in Winchester on September 28, 1944 the daughter of Dairel and Evelyn (Castle) Butcher.  She was married on June 15, 1962 to David Johnson who survives.  Mary was retired from United Telephone Company and had worked at Murphy's Five and Dime and also the Portland Hospital.  She was a Precious Moments collector and enjoyed crafts and sewing.

Surviving are her husband David, one son Shawn Johnson of Portland, two daughters Cindy Bessesen (husband Tim) of Portland and Jackie Spice (husband David) of Berne, one brother Elvin Butcher of Bryant, one sister Annabelle Kunce of Defiance, Ohio, Three grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a brother Melvin Butcher.

Funeral services will be Wednesday April 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Howard Castle presiding.  Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:00 – 1:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Heart Fund.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com.