Julia M

Johnson

Julia M. Johnson

February 19, 1943 – November 8, 2026

Julia M. Johnson, 83, of Lake View, SC, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, surrounded by her family, in the care of the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, after a brief illness.

Born on February 19, 1943, Julia held a number of jobs over the years, including secretary at Lake View Town Hall and legal secretary for several different law firms. It was while working as a switchboard operator at Dixiana Mill that she met Robert Johnson, the love of her life. They were married for 47 years until his death in 2013.

Julia gave generously to her community and her church. A member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Lake View Chapter, for more than 50 years, she served as Worthy Matron six times. At Lake View First Baptist Church, she taught Sunday school for over 40 years, sang in the choir for many years, and was involved in nearly every church activity. Each year she handmade ornaments for both the Chrismon Tree and the Angel Tree, and she could always be counted on to bring homemade desserts to the bake sale.

Julia was known for her cooking and baking, and she was just as skilled with her hands in knitting, needlework, and quilt making. The things she made, whether a quilt, an ornament, or a pound cake, were gifts given with love, and they will be treasured by those who received them.

She is survived by her sons, Alan Johnson (Shana) of Florence and Lee Johnson (Rhonda) of Summerville; her grandchildren, Kirk, Zeb, Cooper, and Harper; and her very special friend, Glenda Gaddy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Johnson, and her son, Derek Johnson.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 12, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at Lake View First Baptist Church, with a graveside service to follow at Lake View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lake View First Baptist Church or McLeod Hospice House of Florence.