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Chrystal W. Johnson

January 20, 1922 - September 22, 2024

Chrystal W. Johnson, 102, Lincoln, formerly of Waverly, passed away on September 22, 2024. Born January 20, 1922, in Coin, IA to Harry and Ruth (Porter) Annan.

Chrystal was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Waverly, Extension Club, Lancaster County Women’s Chorus, and served on the Women’s Bryan Hospital Board and Lancaster County Election Board, past member of Lincoln Gladiolus Society. For many years she was a cosmetologist.

She loved to china paint, play cards, travel, music, was active in her faith and involved in UMW, sang in the church choir. Chrystal did not know a stranger and loved to socialize. She had a great sense of humor and many “one-liners”.

Chrystal loved her Legacy Terrace Family. She enjoyed attending all the activities while residing there and never wanted to be late or miss anything. Bingo was one of her favorites. She was very competitive. Family would like to thank all the staff and caregivers of Legacy Terrace and HoriSun Hospice for all the excellent care they gave her, always with dignity and compassion.

Family members include her daughter, Rebecca (James) McGill, Waverly, son Douglas Johnson, Omaha, daughter Claudia (Douglas) Kinnaman, Omaha; grandsons, Brandon McGill, Grant (Kirsten) McGill, Blake Kinnaman, and Kaelen Kinnaman; 1 great granddaughter, Violet Grace McGill. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles, granddaughter Lindsey, brothers Wayne and Murvel Annan.

Visitation with family present will be Friday, September 27, 2024, at Roper and Sons Waverly Chapel, 10851 N. 148th Street from 5-7 p.m.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, First United Methodist Church, 14410 Folkestone Street, Waverly with Pastor David Kim officiating. Burial in the Oakland Cemetery, Shannon City, Iowa on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, 14410 Folkestone Street, Waverly, NE 68462.

Services

September27

Visitation

CST

Roper & Sons Waverly Chapel

10851 N. 148th St.
Waverly, NE 68462

(402) 786-3800
September28

Funeral Service

CST

First United Methodist Church

14410 Folkestone Street, Waverly, Nebraska

September30

Burial

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Oakland Cemetery

Shannon City, Iowa

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