Velma Johnson

Mrs. Velma Nonmacher Johnson died on December 24, 2016 in Gonzales, Texas at the age of 95. Velma is survived by her children, Doris Cooper and husband Carl, Jimmy Johnson and wife Patty, Amy Sommerlatte and husband Milton, twin sister Selma Krametbauer, eight grandchildren: Brenda Johnson Davis and husband John, Shane Cooper and wife Jodi, Duane Johnson and wife Gail, Lori Cooper West and husband Dave, James Glyn Jimmy Johnson and wife Niki, Raven Gaines Grogan and husband Justin, Emile Sommerlatte and Al Sommerlatte, 11 great-grandchildren: Sarah Davis Hoffman and husband Shawn, Laura Davis, Hannah Davis, John Hiram Davis, Ashley West and husband Adam, Chantelle West, Dylan Cooper, Amanda Johnson, Errol Johnson, Tyler Grogan and Tinsley Grogan, 3 step great-grandchildren: Diane Anderson, Tina Thompson and Jessica Thompson, 3 great-great grandchildren: Christina Hoffman, Timothy Hoffman, Landon Thomas Clark, 2 step great-great grandchildren: Trinity and Daniel Kavanaugh and numerous nieces and nephews. Velma is preceded in death by her husband James Glyn Johnson, baby son Don Ellis, brother Edmond Nonmacher and sister Gladys Humphries. Velma was born on March 30, 1921 in Yorktown, Texas to Otto Nonmacher and Lillie Gendke Nonmacher. Velma graduated from Waelder High School and worked at the Flatonia Argus as a linotypist after graduating. She married James Glyn Johnson on May 11, 1941. Velma was a homemaker for many years before working in their family business from the 1950's to the 1970's at the Dairy Heart in Flatonia, Texas. She was an American Legion Auxiliary officer as well as serving on the PTA for many years. She was a Canasta Club member, she enjoyed playing softball, and she enjoyed all sorts of games including dominoes, cards and Scrabble. She was a puzzle solver both picture and crossword. Walking was another favorite pastime that she enjoyed up into her 90s; one time reaching her goal of walking from Flatonia to Waelder when she was in her late 60s. She was an accomplished creative seamstress making beautiful clothes for her family. Her soft and gentle ways touched many people setting an example of being a loving peacemaker. Velma was a member of the Jehovah's Witness congregation of [Luling/Lockhart]. A Memorial Service will be held on December 28, 2016 at 4:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Wooten officiating. The family will greet family and friends from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home-Flatonia, Texas. To join the family in celebrating Velma's life and to offer words of comfort, please go to: www.SmithFuneralHomeFlatonia.com
Memorial Service Wednesday, December 28, 2016