Margie Elaine Johnson
July 24, 1940 – November 7, 2026
With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of Margie Elaine Johnson, a beloved mother, sister, aunt and friend, who left this world on November 7, 2026. Born in Wichita, Kansas, on July 24, 1940, to Grover Root and Arlene Worthington of Wichita, Kansas. Margie's life was a testament to love, faith, and resilience.
Margie Elaine Johnson lived in Lincoln, Arkansas and retired from the Clarion Inn in Fayetteville Arkansas and Magna Tech in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To hear it from Margie, her greatest achievement during her years of employment was showing up every day and on time. It was relevant to how proud she was of those achievements by the number of plagues she had saved that marked those numerous years of prefect attendance.
Margie was a beacon of warmth to her friends, known for her strong spirit, growing up in Wichita Kansas, she embraced life with a sense of adventure and strength that just didn’t back down. She had a love for dancing and music and was evident to all who knew her. She was often found at the local senior center in Lincoln Arkansas, line dancing with friends and filling the room with her vibrant energy.
Margie's unwavering faith in God was a cornerstone of her life. Even as attending church became challenging in her later years, she found solace and strength in reading the Bible. As she neared the end of her journey, her faith gave her peace and courage and confidence in the knowledge of where she was headed to take her place with the Lord.
Margie is survived by her son, Francis Johnson Jr. (known as Chip) of Skiatook Oklahoma, and her three sisters: Ester Cherry of Andover, Kansas; Brenda and her husband, Rodger Black of Wichita, Kansas; and Katy Phillips of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Their memories and legacies will continue to live on in Margie's heart.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at the Circle of Life for their compassion and dedication. Even though Margie's stay was brief, the care she received was nothing exceptional, and for that, the family is eternally grateful.
The visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, November 12 at 5:00 to 6:00pm in Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove. Funeral service will be Friday, November 13 at 10:00am in the chapel at Luginbuel Funeral Home. There will be no graveside service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Margie's name to Lincoln Senior Center.