Obituary: Rita Mae Johnston, 60, formerly of Marion County
RITA MAE JOHSON
Rita Mae Johnston, 60, of Louisville, formerly of Marion County, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at Golden LivingCenter-Hillcreek in Louisville. She was born March 23, 1954, in Louisville. She formerly owned and operated the Smyrna Inn in Louisville. She was a former employee of Citizens National Bank in Lebanon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry L. and Laura Campbell Helm; six sisters, Evey Kelton, Frances Tarrance, Crissy Bell, Ruby Shelbourne, Carolyn Towsley and Betty Helm; one brother, Bobby G. Helm; and one infant son, Perry Franklin.
Survivors include her three sons, Phillip Franklin of Springfield, Paul Franklin (Christina) of Loretto, and Jason Franklin (Elizabeth) of Lebanon; one sister, Bernice Schweinhart (Harold) of Louisville; one brother, Stanley Helm of Louisville; seven grandchildren, P.J., Kelsey, Taylor, Brianne, Steven, Abbey and Jasmine; and her companion in life, Joe Thompson of Louisville.
The funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at the Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with burial to follow in the Elk Horn Cemetery. Pastor Jim Burke will officiate.
Visitation is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at the funeral home.
Memorial Donations may go to the American Lung Association, PO Box 9067, Louisville, KY 40209.
The Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto is in charge of arrangements.
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