Mavis Johnson, age 94 of Dayton, passed away June 6, 2020. She was born May 3, 1926 in Red House, KY to the late Pryse and Hettie Horn. In addition to her parents, Mavis was preceded in death by her husband, Huley "Dude" Johnson; son, Huley "Gene" Johnson; sisters: Juanita Pitts, Virginia Tipton and Audrey Roberts; and brothers: Vernon Pryse Horn and Charles Douglas Horn.
Mavis is survived by her daughter, Rita Faye Johnson; granddaughter, Jenna Clericus (Andrew); great-grandchildren: Andrew "Drew" and Everleigh "Evvy"; sisters: Agnes Caldwell, Eva Abney, Cleta Daws and Emma Stauffer; brother, Shelby Paul Horn (Kaye); numerous nieces, nephews and dear friend and neighbor, Janice Moss.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, followed by a graveside service at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Mavis' memory to your favorite veteran's organization. To share a memory of Mavis, or leave a special message for her family, please click on the Share Memories button above.