Eva E. Johnson (Diehl)

Eva Elizabeth Johnson, 88 of Mechanicsville, MD passed away on September 6, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Born February 13, 1925 in Kulpmont, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Diehl and Mabel Graves and Hamilton Buckler. Eva was the wife of the late Elmer A. Johnson whom she married on April 28, 1948 in Patuxent River, MD. She is survived by her children; Robert E. (Pat) Johnson, and Glenda C. (Larry) Hill both of Mechanicsville, MD and Deborah J. (Glenn) Garner of Hollywood, MD, grandchildren; Kimberly Johnson , Brady (Reggie) Berry both of Mechanicsville, MD, Matthew (Anna) Hill of Milton, DE, Lindsey (Jamie) Byroads of Elkridge, MD, Kyle (Jenn) Garner of Saxton, PA, and Korey (Lauren) Garner of California, MD, great-grandchildren; Devin, Rylee, Kate, Ben, Madeline, Jasmine, Jerzie, Lyric, London, Jax, and Jace, also survived by her devoted caregiver Jackie Persaud. In addition to her parents and husband Eva was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Sheri Johnson, and brother, Edward Diehl. Mrs. Johnson graduated from Margaret Brent High School in 1943. She was a Supply Clerk for NAS. Patuxent River, MD for 30 years, retiring in 1985. Eva enjoyed camping with family and friends, going to church, church functions, and loved music and especially county, but her biggest love was her family and having them surround her. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 9, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 10:30Am in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Pastor Ann Strickler officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Matthew Hill, Kyle Garner, Korey Garner, Reggie Berry, James Byroads, and David Diehl. Honorary Pallbearers; Kimberly Johnson, Brady Berry, and Lindsey Byroads. Memorial contributions may be to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and/or Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department.