Ms. Paulette Esther Johnson, age 89, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born on March 7, 1934 in Flint, Michigan to John William Gibbs and Zola Veldora Johnson Gibbs.

Ms. Johnson was a resident of Ponce de Leon, Florida and was Christian by faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She owned and operated Johnson Appliance and Repair along with her husband, Aubrey Jack Johnson. She attended Chipola Junior College. She was an avid writer and poet.

Ms. Johnson was preceded in death by father and mother; husband of 34 years Jack Johnson; sister Eden Gibbs; son David Johnson; daughter Judy Johnson; and son-in-law Mike McBride.

Ms. Johnson is survived by her children Sharon Johnson of Ponce de Leon, Kathy McBride of Ponce de Leon, Sara Howell and husband Larry of Prosperity, Florida; grandchildren Shannon Paige Goodwin and husband Scott, Baron Johnson, Lisa Polanco and husband Hugh Quigley, Carlos Polanco and wife Ana, Daniel Polanco, Steven Stout and wife Stephanie, Christopher Stout, Sharah Tidwell and husband Victor; and great-grandchildren Aubrey, Avery, Dylan, Laura, Breah, Adeline, Naomi, and Vincent.

A time of visitation will be held from 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Otter Creek Methodist Church in Ponce de Leon, Florida 32455.

Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 PM, August 12, 2023 at Otter Creek Methodist Church.

Pallbearers will be Steven Stout, Christopher Stout, Victor Tidwell, Joshua Kennemur, Michael Paulk, and Randy Paulk.

Flowers are being accepted.

Burial will follow in Otter Creek Methodist Church Cemetery in Ponce de Leon, Florida.