Lois Ricketts Johnson

September 23, 2017

Lois Ricketts Johnson, 76, of Ocala, FL, formerly from Pennsville, NJ died peacefully on Saturday September 23, 2017. She was a breast cancer survivor and taken from us, too soon, by Alzheimer's. Lois was born on August 18, 1941 to Paul and Ella Ricketts. She graduated from Pennsville Memorial High School in 1959. She worked for PSE&G from 1982 to 1998. Her hobbies included traveling, quilting, sewing, crocheting, porcelain dolls, and golf. Lois was a member of the Ocala West United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ella Ricketts; sister, Janet Green; and son-in-law, Robert Gary. Lois is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Lawrence Johnson; children, Terri Gary, Michael Thompson, Eddy Thompson (Tracy); stepchildren, Vicki Snodgrass (Larry), Donna Passalacqua (Steve), Larry Johnson (Nancy); grandchildren, Cindy Bilinski (Brian), Diana Karr (Matt), Travis Snodgrass (Maria), Christina Gary, Joshua Snodgrass, Amber McLaughlin, Samantha Garrison, Courtney Thompson, Skye Thompson, Ryan Johnson, Scott Johnson, and Lauren Johnson; great-grandchildren, Kolton, Robbie, Payton, Jayden, Beau, Bryn, Josie, Bailey, Anthony, Jax, Gavin, Travis, Nathan, and Kenneth; brothers, Paul Ricketts (Stephanie) and Gary Ricketts (Patty); brother-in-law, William Johnson (Gloria); sister-in-law, Pricilla Nichol (Gary); and her beloved dog, Shadow. A visitation will be held on Monday, October 9, at Ashcraft Funeral Home, 740 South Broadway, Pennsville, NJ 08070 from 9:30am-10:30am followed by a memorial service at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at Lawnside Cemetery in Pilesgrove, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lois to Hospice of Marion, Inc. 3231 SW 34th Ave. Ocala, FL 34474. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com