Lena I. Johnson , age 66, of La Porte, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at home. She was born in Jackson, KY, on March 5, 1948.
She is survived by her husband and companion of over 40 years, LB Johnson of La Porte. Also surviving are her children, Gregory (Deidra) Begley of Valparaiso, IN and Christopher (Stephanie) Johnson of La Porte; a stepson Gary (Chris) Johnson of Indianapolis, IN; nine grandchildren, Justin Kleine, Mollie Land, Mariah Johnson, Kyle Knoll, Sierra Knoll, Faith Begley, Kylie Begley, Noah Johnson, and Keegan Begley; step-grandchildren; and three brothers, Paul Turner, William (Lee) Turner, and Conley (Carolyn) Turner.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude Turner; one stepson, Daryl Bowling; and one brother, John Turner.
Lena was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a dedicated homemaker, avid reader, lover of garage sales and a member of The Door Church, La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at The Door Church on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 11 AM. Pastor Chris Tomei will officiate. Burial will follow at Patton Cemetery in La Porte.
A time of visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 10 AM until the time of service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to The Door Church, 905 W. 22nd St., La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.