BENTON – Carolyn Sue Johnson, 74, of Benton passed away on Tuesday evening, January 16, 2024, at her home.

Carolyn was born in Peoria, IL on October 24, 1949, the daughter of William “Bill” & Delores (Pence) Wyant. She married Richard “Rick” Johnson, and he preceded her in death on October 4, 2006.

Mrs. Johnson put her heart into everything that she did.

Mrs. Johnson is survived by her:
Two daughters: Melinda Mabry & husband Roger of Benton and Lisa Summers & husband Robbie of Louisville, KY
Four grandchildren: Liam Kirk & wife Kara, McCalynn Alstat & husband Brandon, Laney Kirk, Blayne Mabry
Great-grandchildren: Sailor, Bennett, Rylee, Roxanne & Zeplyn
Two sisters: Judy Overturf & husband John of Benton, Renna Pritchard of Benton
Brother: Lyle Wyant & wife Debbie of Akin
Many nieces and nephews who called her Maw Maw

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Melvin James Holmes and two brothers Billy Wyant & Mike Wyant.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 19th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Bro. John Overturf & Pastor Jason Todd officiating.

Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery in Akin.

Visitation will be after 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

For more information or to send online condolences, please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com.