In Memory Of
Daisy T. Johnson
1968
2021
Daisy T. Johnson
July 20, 1968 — August 12, 2021
Daisy T. (Rios) Johnson, 53, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.
She was born July 20, 1968, in Alice, TX, the daughter of Pantaleon and Emilia (Gonzales) Rios.
She graduated from Topeka High School and later attended Vocational School working as a Certified Medication Aide.
Daisy was employed by Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI) for approximately 20 years.
Daisy married Paul Johnson on September 9, 1995 in Topeka, KS.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Johnson; her parents, Pantaleon and Emilia Rios of Topeka; her children, Sarah (Adam) Shepard, Emily (Jace) Holmes, Lauren (Richard Beskow) Johnson all of Topeka and Kelsey Perry of Lawrence; her grandchildren, Jackson, Adam Jr., and Roman; her sister, Marge (Jim) Steck of Paxico, KS; her nieces, Cindy (Justin) Steck, Kathy (Jesse) Steck, and Kelly (Chris) Downey; her great-nieces, Nevaeh, and Aspen; her great-nephews, Lane and Brooks; her father-in-law, Fred Johnson and mother-in-law, Beverly Johnson of Topeka.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Rios.
Daisy enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Honoring Daisy's request, cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
To leave a message of condolence for Daisy's family, or to share a special memory of Daisy, visit the guestbook below.
She was born July 20, 1968, in Alice, TX, the daughter of Pantaleon and Emilia (Gonzales) Rios.
She graduated from Topeka High School and later attended Vocational School working as a Certified Medication Aide.
Daisy was employed by Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI) for approximately 20 years.
Daisy married Paul Johnson on September 9, 1995 in Topeka, KS.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Johnson; her parents, Pantaleon and Emilia Rios of Topeka; her children, Sarah (Adam) Shepard, Emily (Jace) Holmes, Lauren (Richard Beskow) Johnson all of Topeka and Kelsey Perry of Lawrence; her grandchildren, Jackson, Adam Jr., and Roman; her sister, Marge (Jim) Steck of Paxico, KS; her nieces, Cindy (Justin) Steck, Kathy (Jesse) Steck, and Kelly (Chris) Downey; her great-nieces, Nevaeh, and Aspen; her great-nephews, Lane and Brooks; her father-in-law, Fred Johnson and mother-in-law, Beverly Johnson of Topeka.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Rios.
Daisy enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Honoring Daisy's request, cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the Dove Cremations and Funerals – Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
To leave a message of condolence for Daisy's family, or to share a special memory of Daisy, visit the guestbook below.
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