Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Johanna Hough
Jan 30th, 1988 - Aug 27th, 2015Johanna Renee Hough, age 27, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Johanna was born on January 30, 1988 in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Pastor Jeff and Nakoma (Gaines) Hough. She earned her diploma from the Free Gospel Bible Institute, along with her E.T.A. teaching certificate. Johanna was selfless, giving of herself to church and children’s church work. Her life was changed when she accompanied others on a mission trip to Hondouras. Johanna was always witnessing to others. Even when she was in the hospital, you would hear her ask the nurse, “Do you know Jesus?” Johanna loved music and wildlife, enjoyed cooking, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her parents: Pastor Jeff and Nakoma Hough of Rinard; siblings: Aaron (Victoria) Hough of Export, PA, Stephen Reed (Charity) Hough of Xenia, Vonnie Hough of Rinard, Grace Hough of Rinard, and Lydia Hough of Rinard; maternal grandmother: Carolyn Gaines (the late Frank Gaines) of Sand Springs, OK; paternal grandparents: the late Ronnie (Dorothy) Hough and Connie Hough of Altamont; maternal great-grandmother: Vonnie Reed (the late Gene) of Tulsa, OK; one nephew: Micah Hough; one niece: Moriah Hough; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A funeral service for Johanna Hough will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2015, at New Hope Pentecostal Church in Flora. Interment will be in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery in Flora. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora. Memorial donations may be given to New Hope Missions and will be accepted at the funeral home.