Sherry L. Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Sherry L. Johnson of Cadillac passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was 62. She was born July 5, 1951 in Flint to Lawrence B. and Flora L. (Mallery) Jobson and they preceded her in death. Sherry graduated from Ainsworth High School in Flint in 1969 and later that year moved to Cadillac. She graduated from Mercy School of Practical Nursing and worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 30 years. Sherry worked for Medical Arts for many years, until moving to Mercy Hospital for 15 years. After working at the Hospital Sherry began working at the newly founded Mackinaw Trail Pediatrics. Sherry was a member of the Wexford County Sherriff's Posse and a leader of Boy Scouts of America Troop 125. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Cadillac and served with various committees and groups there, including Kids Hope. Sherry also volunteered at Love INC. She enjoyed walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, gardening and cross country skiing. Sherry was also active in the family businesses: Johnny's Game and Fish Park as well as Willow Mercantile, both in Cadillac. On August 17, 1985 in Cadillac she married Brian G. Johnson and he survives her along with their sons, Zachary Johnson (Karen Lucey) of Cadillac and Lucas (Nicole) Johnson of Fort Collins, Colorado; brothers, Tom (Diane) Jobson of Cadillac and Lawrence (Elizabeth) Jobson of Florida; sister, Sylvia Jones of Florida; mother in law, Barbara Jo Johnson of Cadillac; brother in law, Mark (Maureen) Johnson of Arlington, VA; sister in law, Julia (David) Barresi of Traverse City, MI and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her father in law, Lynn Johnson. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, January 27, 2014 at The First Presbyterian Church in Cadillac with Reverend Scott Torkko officiating. Burial will be at Cherry Grove Township Cemetery in Wexford County. Friends may meet the family from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Horses' Haven of Michigan or to the American Cancer Society. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Sherry L. Johnson

July 5, 1951 - January 23, 2014