ZELLA R. JOHNSON

Zella R. Johnson, 86, of 315 Mason Street in Cape Girardeau died Friday, April 10, 1992, at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

She was born Oct. 4, 1905, in Clay County, Ark., the daughter of James A. and Captolia Cross Pierce. On Dec. 15, 1920 in Arkansas, she married the Rev. A.J. Johnson, who preceded her in death Oct. 21, 1978.

She was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Cape Girardeau.

Survivors include two sons, Leroy Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz. and Deon Johnson of Lincoln, Neb.; a daughter, Mrs. John Gourley of Jackson; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great, great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild.

Friends may call from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau, where funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. John Gourley will officiate, and burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.