Virginia M. Johnson Site staff
Virginia M. Johnson, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after living with dementia for many years.
She died surrounded by the love of her family, who were with her in her final hours. Ginny lived a life full of love, joy, and laughter shared with family and friends. We will never forget her sparkle.
Ginny was born on Dec. 21, 1934, the fifth of seven children born to Earl H. and Selma K. Lee of Cross Plains. She was raised in Cross Plains and Black Earth, and graduated from Black Earth High School in 1952. From an early age, Ginny was tomboyish and joyful. She would swing from her knees on windmills, sing with her sisters, twirl a baton for the marching band, and romp in the park with friends. She described her courtship with Al Johnson as full of adventure and fun. They fell (and stayed) deeply in love. They were married in Vermont Lutheran Church on Feb. 28, 1953. After Al died in 2009, she would fil