Delores Mae Johnston

Delores Mae Johnston passed away peacefully on the morning of November 8th, 2026. Delores was born on May 19th, 1933 in Independence, Missouri to Walter and Flossie (Crews) Gibler. 

She graduated from William Chrisman High School the class of 1951. 

She married Glenn Eugene Johnston on October 31st, 1952, and to this union were born 2 children. David Glenn Johnston and Sharon Marie (Johnston) Davidson. 

Delores was a loving wife and homemaker for close to 40 years until her husband Glenn Johnston passed away in 1992. She served as his secretary and proofreader for many years during his church ministry years. 

She was a member of Eastgate Christian Church (Disciple of Christ), Independence Music Club, Stephen Ministry, Eastgate handbell choir, Chancel choir, soloist, organist and was the Choir Director for several years. She learned to play the flute in her later years to which added to her musical contributions of Eastgate. 

She was a sweet lady that encouraged others by her love of Christ. She shared her ministry by playing the piano for the residents on the skilled nursing floors and during lunch in the independent living building. 

She remembered everyone’s name and stories. She was considered the mama of her wing at the nursing home where she was loved. She enjoyed reading devotional books, romance and even the Hunger Games. She was an avid crossword puzzle worker.

Delores is survived by her son, David Johnston (Necole), and daughter, Sharon Johnston Davidson; grandchildren, Taylor Davidson, Drew Davidson, Joshua Johnston, Brenden Johnston, Nicole Davidson and Katherine Davidson; great-grandchildren, Lily Davidson, Alice Davidson and Alan Davidson; nephews, Charles Friend, Ted Gibler and niece, Carol Friend. 

The visitation will be held on Monday November 16th from 9-10am at the Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, Mo. Funeral service will begin at 10am with burial to follow at Mound Grove Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to the One Community Hospice and Palliative Care.