Kathleen Anne Johnson

Kathleen Anne Johnson of Roebuck, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on August 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was born in October 1964 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She is the fourth child of Ruby and John Eldridge, both of whom preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her two brothers, John and David Eldridge. Kathy is survived by two sisters, Maria Robertson and Marcia Al-Khalil. Kathy enjoyed her life helping others as a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for 30 years, as well as 14 years in long-term care. She was happily married to Randy L. Johnson on February 20, 2003. Kathy enjoyed arts and crafts at home in her spare time.

Kathleen is survived by her husband, Randy L. Johnson from Roebuck; three children: son Anthony J. Tunison and daughter-in-law Christie Tunison, daughter Tori L. Tunison, son Jacob A. Tunison and daughter-in-law Lexi Keagy, all of Toledo, Ohio. Kathy was the proud grandmother to four grandchildren: Hally and Audrey Elsworth, and Addison and Alexander Tunison. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

As per Kathy's wishes, no funeral or graveside services will be offered. Cremation will be at the J. M. Dunbar Funeral Home, 690 Southport Rd., Roebuck, SC 29376. She will be laid to rest in the family plot at Heritage Memorial Gardens, 3901 S. Church St. Ext., Roebuck, SC 29376 ‒ a serene location that reflects the beauty of her life.

Kathy will be interred next to her best friend and mother, Ruby Eldridge. 

Memorial donations in honor of Kathleen's life can be made to the Cancer Association of Spartanburg & Cherokee Counties, Inc., 295 E. Main St., #100, Spartanburg, SC 29302. The Johnson family wishes to thank Dr. Michael Humeniuk and his staff, Dr. Joseph Boscia III and his staff, as well as everyone at The Gibbs Cancer Center in both Pelham and Spartanburg for their efforts.

If roses grow in heaven,

Lord please pick a bunch for me.

Place them in my mother’s arms

And tell her they’re from me…..

Tell her I love her and miss her,

And when she turns to smile,

Place a kiss upon her cheek

And hold her for a while…..

Because remembering her is easy,

I do it every day.

But there’s an ache within my heart

that will never go away.

—By Dolores M. Garcia