Mary Caroline Johnson

January 2, 1923 - March 30, 2016

Mary Caroline Johnson, 93 of Zanesville, died 11:20 AM, Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Helen Purcell Home, following a lengthy illness. She was born Tuesday, January 2, 1923 in Philo, the daughter of Orville M. Henderson and Laura E. (Paul) Henderson and was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Mary was a 1943 graduate of the Good Samaritan School of Nursing and was a Registered Nurse with Good Samaritan Hospital retiring in 1984 follow over 40 years of nursing. She also served as a Private Duty Nurse. Nursing was a deep passion for Mary; she was very proud of her profession and aid and assistance she was able to bring to her patients. She was a member of Good Samaritan Alumni Association and St. Thomas Rosary Altar Society. Mary is survived by two sons: Joseph M. Johnson and Timothy A. Johnson; one daughter: Michele J. Corbin; five grandsons; two sisters: Sr. Michaeleen Henderson and Dolores Mahon and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband: Robert M. Johnson; three brothers: Paul, Robert & Joseph Henderson and four sisters: Dorothy Dudas, Betty Plants, Donna Jardine & Celesta Schrack. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at The Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 10:00 AM, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 144 North Fifth Street, Zanesville with a Dominican Father as Celebrant. Mary will be laid to rest next to her husband in Mt. Olive Cemetery. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com