Mary Carolyn Johnston
July 29, 1927 ~ April 12, 2023
Mary Carolyn Johnston, 95, of Greenwood, passed away April 12. She was born July 29, 1927 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Maurice and Lucille Breen Fuchtman.
Carolyn was a teacher before becoming a mother. She was a member of Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church, and a member of the Keenagers Group. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She volunteered at Community South Hospital and Our Lady of the Greenwood.
Carolyn enjoyed baking, doing crosswords, traveling, and taking day trips, but her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and grandchildren.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years James “J.T.” Johnston, and brother Charles Fuchtman. She is survived by her children Lucia (Larry) Begley, James (Tracy) Johnston, and Mary Jane (Dennis) Blackwell, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at O’Riley Branson Funeral Service and Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Burial will be at Lawrenceville City Cemetery in Lawrenceville, Illinois
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church.
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Carolyn was such a sweet, gentle soul! Such a wonderful presence to our patients and their families. She volunteered at Community South for over 35 years in a variety of roles. She had a simple joy about her that was infectious to those she encountered. She will be greatly missed!
Carolyn was for many years an active member of Mary Bryan Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Her husband often came with her, so several of us actually knew them both quite well. She was a fine lady and I’m sure will be greatly missed by her family. My deepest sympathies to all her family.