Myra Lynn Johnson, lovingly known as “Lynn,” passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on November 14, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to Delores “Minnie” Holzer. In 1968 she married the love of her life, Dannie Johnson, and he preceded her in death after 46 years on March 6, 2015.
Lynn dedicated 30 years of her professional life to Littelfuse, where she was known for her dedication and hard work. She continued to contribute to the community by working for the Centralia City Schools. Her coworkers and students fondly remember her as a nurturing and reliable presence.
Above all, Lynn was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her son, Scott Johnson, and his wife Tonia of Florence, Alabama, along with her beloved grandsons—Logan Alexander Thomas Johnson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Gaven Xavier Johnson of Salem, Illinois; and Asher Orion Johnson of Florence, Alabama—were truly the center of her world. She took immense pride in their accomplishments and cherished every moment spent with them. Lynn is also survived by her caring brother-in-law, Donald “Don” M. Johnson, and wife Sandy of Irvington, Illinois, and her dear sister-in-law, Susan St. Peters, and husband Stan of Centralia, Illinois. Her extended family, including several nieces, nephews, great-nephews, and great-nieces, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dannie Johnson. Her loving mother, Delores “Minnie” Holzer, her brother, Philip Holzer, and two sisters-in-law, Angela Thompson and Ruth Ann Booth, also predeceased her.
A Celebration of Life Service will honor Lynn on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, Illinois. Friends and family are invited to gather for visitation from 11:00 AM until the service begins. Following the service, Lynn will be interred next to her husband Dannie at Peaceful Valley Cemetery in Odin, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be graciously accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home, located at 235 North Sycamore Street, Centralia, Illinois 62801. The family is grateful for the care and support provided by the funeral home during this time of remembrance. Online condolences may be shared with Lynn’s loved ones at www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or on the funeral home’s Facebook page. Lynn’s legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to her family will forever be cherished by all who were fortunate to know her.
