Joyce Ann Johnson, 73, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at Southeast Hospital.

She was born Jan. 29, 1947, in Cape Girardeau to Joseph and Christine "Dena" Brucker Schabbing.

She and James W. "Jay" Johnson were married June 8, 1968, at Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death July 24, 1998. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Cathedral.

She worked for the State of Missouri Disability Determinations for 33 years.

She was an avid gardener and bowler, garage sale enthusiast, devoted St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed many beloved pets. But her proudest moments were those spent with her children and grandchildren, whom she adored.

Survivors include her daughters, Jeana (Douglas) Stanhope of Cape Girardeau and Jill (Shawn) Neumeyer of Gordonville; and grandchildren, Colton and Aubrey Neumeyer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with parish prayers at 7 p.m., today at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Allan Saunders officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mary's Cathedral or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.