Obituary of Ellen Johnston

Ellen Johnston, 97, of Carlinville, IL, passed away Friday morning, January 19, 2018, at Heritage Health Care in Carlinville, IL. Ellen was born on September 1, 1920, in Annville, KY, a daughter of John and Lillie (Medlock) Johnston. After college, she taught school in a one room school house. She later worked as an inspector for 35 years at Parke Seal Company in Berea, KY. Ellen was a charter member of Westside Baptist Church in Berea, KY. After moving to Carlinville she transferred her membership to Cross Church in Carlinville. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Bible School at Westside. In her spare time she would visit the area nursing homes and hospitals and have bible study with the patients. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Virginia Rhodus, Dec. 2, 2017, as well as a sister and four brothers. Visitation will be held on Monday afternoon, January 22, 2018, from Noon to 1:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville, IL. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, Monday, January 22, 2018 at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville with her grandson, Rev. Tim Rhodus officiating. Burial will follow in Moore Cemetery, Carlinville. Ellen is survived by her son-in-law, Ron Rhodus, of Carlinville, IL; grandson, Tim (Kathi) Rhodus of Carlinville, IL, and granddaughter, Rhonnie Schaaff of Carlinville, IL; 5 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Cross Chruch, Carlinville, IL. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in her memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.