Rosemary Jean Johnson, age 89, of Decatur, Illinois passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion, Illinois.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 P.M. with burial in Edgar Cemetery.

She was born October 6, 1932 in Paris, Illinois. The daughter of the late Delbert Keltz and Erma McGuinn Keltz. She was first married to Max Ashley, he preceded her in death. She married Ray Johnson on March 13, 1967. He preceded her in death.

Rosemary worked many years for her husband Ray at several Country Clubs including the Elks clubs in Paris, Southside country club in Decatur, clubs in Springfield and Peoria. She also enjoyed making photo albums for her family, loved her cats and all animals.

She is survived by her children: Mick (Glenna) Ashley of Decatur, Illinois and Max (Kathy) Ashley of Decatur, Illinois; her sisters: Ruthie Erwin of Paris, Illinois, Sharon Griffen Waltrop of Paris, Illinois; her 3 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Rosemary is preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister.

Rosie is a very kind and special lady. She is the best Mom and Grandma who will always be in our hearts and thoughts.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

For more information and online condolences please go to www.stewartandcarrollfuneralhome.com