Brenda J. Johnson, 56, of Lockwood, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was born on May 7, 1966, to John Rush and Diana (Clair) Kilburn. On February 1, 1986, Brenda and Gary Johnson were united in marriage and shared over 35 years together, before Gary's passing earlier this year.

Brenda enjoyed growing a flower garden and was a caretaker of all things, especially animals. Brenda had a wonderful sense of humor and loved antagonizing her family and friends, but her sisters were her favorite targets. Brenda loved being a wife to Gary; they loved traveling or doing anything where they could be together. She also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.   Brenda will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.

Brenda is survived by her sons, Kenny Johnson, Keith Johnson and wife Hannah; grandsons, Cooper Johnson, Reggie Johnson; mother, Diana Kilburn; father, John Rush; siblings, Joni Rush, Sandy Neely and husband Tyree, Ricky Rush and wife Kelli, Johnny Rush and wife Angela; mother-in-law, Carol Tuck; nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.

Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Johnson; grandparents, Wilbur and Leona Clair and Frank and Oleta Rush; and father-in-law, Ken Johnson.

Visitation will be from 5:00PM-7:00PM, Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Funeral services will be 11:00AM, Monday, December 5, 2022, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home with burial to follow at Ray Springs Cemetery, Everton, MO.