Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson, 59, of Denton, formerly of Killeen, died Sunday, Oct. 4 in Carrollton, Texas after a year-long struggle with Lymphoma.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Killeen, the Rev. Alan McGrath officiating. Burial will follow at Killeen City Cemetery.

Carol grew up in Killeen, and also lived in Waco, Georgetown and in Denton. She graduated from the Killeen public schools, and she was a member of the Rainbow Girls,  and participated in Special Olympics while living in Killeen.

Carol was active in First United Methodist Church of Denton. She loved to bowl, play cards, travel with family, and be around people. Her infectious smile was a light to all who knew her.

Carol’s parents, Cecil and Laura Johnson, preceded her in death. Her oldest brother, Bill Johnson, also preceded her.

She is survived by her brother, Jim Johnson of Beaumont; two sisters, Betty Roberts of Denton, and Judy Cisneros of Marietta, Ga., two nephews and three nieces, and many loved cousins and friends.

The family has requested memorials to First United Methodist Church of Denton.