Janis Wilson Johnson, 73, died peacefully on March 21, 2024, in Boone, N.C. A Lexington N.C. native born on March 18, 1951, she was the daughter of Geraldine Redding Johnson and Frank Wilson Johnson. She was a graduate of Lexington High School and Appalachian State University. Jan taught middle school for several years in Lexington and then returned to Appalachian to receive her master's degree in 1985 before going to Wilmington, N.C. to work at UNCW. Jan then returned to ASU where she served as Director of Summer Programs until her retirement in 2010.

Those that knew Jan the longest knew that she was always dedicated to family and friends while striving for excellence in her work at ASU. She loved UNC basketball, football, and all sports at ASU as well. She also enjoyed crafts and cross stitching. Jan was passionate about living in the state of N.C. and was always proud of being a Carolina Tarheel and an App State Mountaineer.

Jan served as President of her Homeowners association for many years and enjoyed her work in that capacity. She was also a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church in Lexington, N.C.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents Geraldine Redding Johnson and Frank Wilson Johnson. Her brother, Ronald Redding Johnson, also preceded her. With heavy hearts and left to cherish her memory are her nephews, Erik Redding Johnson (Brayden Redding Johnson and Cooper Paul Johnson) and Brian Franklin Johnson (Cristina Isabel Johnson, Sebastian Ronaldo Johnson and Diego Hugo Johnson) all from the Orlando, FL area. Her sister-in-law, Nancy A. Johnson, residing in Winter Springs FL will also miss her deeply along with her Aunt Carolyn Carroll Redding, from King, N.C. and her many friends from both Lexington and Boone.

A memorial service for Jan will be held Thursday, March 28th at 11:00 at First United Methodist Church in Lexington, N.C.

In Lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the: Murray Family ACCESS Program. Murray Family ACCESS Scholarship Program | Student Success.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.