Linda Joy Baszner Johnson, 79, formerly of Memphis and New Albany, MS,passed away peacefully with her family at her side on August 18, 2022 ten years to the day of her late husband and love of her life; Roy E. Johnson.

Linda was born in Whitinsville, MA to Edith (Nuttall) and William F. Baszner. She leaves behind a brother, Robert "Bruce" (Phyllis) Baszner of Melbourne, FL and a sister Karen B. (Mark) Ireland of Willimantic, CT. She also leaves behind a sister-n-law, Charlotte Johnson (Robert) Gray of Batesville, MS, and a brother-n- law Ed (Betty) Brooks of Fayetteville, TN; as well as several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

She met the love of her life in Westover, MA in April of 1965 and they married one year later on April 16, 1966. Then their adventure began, traveling to Tachikawa, Japan in 1968 with the U.S. Air Force Band. There they had their first child, Kristina Ann Johnson of Jacksonville, FL. Once stateside again they lived in many places including Pineville, LA where their second child, Roy E. Johnson II of Memphis was born. After 22 years in the Air Force, they retired from military life settling in Memphis, TN. Roy got a Job with the U.S. Postal Service and

Linda was the ultimate stay at home mom. She devoted her life to her family and her church where she was known as the "Sunshine Chairman" of her Sunday school class. After she raised her children, she and Roy retired to New Albany, MS to live out their glory days. After Roy's passing, she loved spending the warm winters in FL with her daughter, and driving on the beach with her son in St. Augustine.

Linda was a devout child and servant of God. There is no doubt that she and her love are walking the streets of gold, hand in hand, and basking in the glory of our Lord and Savior.

Forest Hill East on Whitten Road has charge. There will be a visitation Monday,

August 29th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am with the services starting at 10:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to www.pancan.org  in memory of Roy Johnson.

She firmly believed in finding a cure for pancreatic cancer.