Mildred Marie Johnson Obituary (2023)

Mildred "Millie" Marie Johnson was born on April 3, 1926, in Hatfield Arkansas, the fourth child of John C and Eddie Mae (Gipson) Nichols. Millie passed away on November 26, 2023 in Yakima, Washington. When her family moved to Washington State, she stayed in Hatfield to finish high school, graduating in 1944, before moving to Washington to be with her family. The Nichols family lived at the Ahtanum Migrant Labor Camp before settling in Yakima, Washington. After Millie moved to Yakima, she met Ralph E. Johnson. They were married in August 1948, and spent 42 years together, before he passed away in 1991. Millie worked for many years, as a waitress at the Donut Shop restaurant in Yakima. After leaving the Donut Shop, she worked at the Snokist Cannery in Terrace Heights, where she had many good memories and friends. In the early 1950s, Millie became one of the first members of Westside Baptist Church, which she continued to attend until she was no longer able to get there. She was a very active member, helping with childrens ministry and many other areas within the church. Millie and Ralph purchased a small RV prior to his passing, and she continued to travel and camp at various locations around the state for many years, especially enjoying her time at the beach. Long Beach, Washington was one of her favorite locations. She always had her Shih Tuz as a traveling companion. Millie is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, her parents, brothers, Walt, Don, Fred and Stan Nichols, sisters, Myrtle (Holder) and Wilma (Cox), her grandson, Roger Johnson Jr. and great-granddaughter, Heather Johnson. Millie is survived by her four sons and spouses, Roger (Judy), Ron (Becky), Randy and Rick (Rebecca), as well as two granddaughters, Jessica Johnson (Trent) and Samantha Johnson, three great-grandsons, Emerson, Boston and Wyatt Harrington, and one great-granddaughter, Amanda Betz (Brian), as well as many nieces and nephews and their families. The family would like to thank the staff at Fieldstone Orchard West for their care of Millie during the five years she lived there. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 12:00pm, at West Side Church. A Private Graveside Service will be held at West Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made payable to the Westside Church Childrens Ministries or the Union Gospel Mission and sent in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936), who is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Celebration of Life West Side Church Monday, December 11, 2023 12:00 PM 6901 Summitview Ave Yakima, WA 98908 Reception following service.