Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Deloris Johnson
Dec 29th, 1942 - Jul 10th, 2023Deloris K. Johnson, age 80, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday morning, July 10, 2023, at her home.
She was born December 29, 1942, in Flora, the daughter of Cassell and Leora (Sharp) Persinger. She was united in marriage to Robert E. “Bob” Johnson Sr. on March 30, 1963, in Cisne at the home of Walter Sanders, and together they have shared 60 wedding anniversaries.
Deloris had worked at the International Shoe Factory and later as a bartender at the Flora American Legion for 18 years. She enjoyed camping, relaxing on the pontoon boat, and spending time on the front porch with her grandkids and neighbors. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Flora.
She is survived by her husband: Bob Johnson of Flora; 3 children: Schiela (Steve) Wilson of Ingraham, Robert E. Johnson Jr. of Rinard, and Diana (Danny) Patterson of Flora; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; siblings: Michael W. (Dani) Persinger of Flora, Linda (Jack) Halfacre of Iuka, Rita Mitchell of Flora, Kathy (Homer) Fitch of Mt. Erie, and Brenda (Dan) Bradham of Flora; and her beloved dogs: Patches and Dutchess.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Donnie Persinger, LeRoy Persinger, Karen Fitch, and Richard Persinger; a brother-in-law: Bob Mitchell; and her dog: Bandit.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Flora with Dr. Joel Hackney officiating. A visitation will be held from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com