Mary Jo Hall Johnson

Mary Jo Hall Johnson, age 85, of Cortland passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. She was born on March 9, 1937, to the late Parmley and Olive Hall.
Mary Jo enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She spent time quilting, reading, and bird watching. She was a lifelong member of Cortland Christian Church and was the first ever Cortland Street Fair Queen in 1953. She married the love of her life Robert F. Johnson August 25, 1967.
She is survived by her husband Robert F. Johnson; children, Darren (Lynne) Johnson, Ronna (Anthony) Nazarini, Judene (Greg) Ainsley, and Jill Coen; grandchildren, Amanda (Jamie) Bland, Abbie (Dan) Lawrence, Jacob Johnson, Julianne Johnson, James (Sarah) Coen, Jr., Alicia (Jeremy) Coen; great grandchildren, Brooklynne Bland, Keegan Bland, Rylan Bland, Cooper Lawrence, Elliana Lawrence, Marlei Coen-Young, Kaydence Coen; great great grandson, Cassius Parker; son-in-law, Jim (Beth) Gardner; sister, Carol “Kay” Caesar and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
She is preceded in death by her daughters, Robyn Hardy and Julie Johnson Gardner; parents; son-in-law, Jim Coen, Sr.; brothers, Parmley “Bud” Hall, Warren “Butch” Hall, and Donald Hall; sisters, Margie Bowers, Marcella Davis, Lora Griffin, and Sara Linsley.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, July 18, 2022, at Cortland Christian Church, 153 Grove Dr. Cortland, OH 44410. Calling hours will be held at the church prior to the service from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Private interment will be held at Dugan Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cortland Christian Church, 153 Grove Dr. Cortland, OH 44410. Family is in the care of Lane Funeral Home, Shafer-Winans Chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.