Obituary of Donnetta Kay Johnson

Bloomington Donnetta Kay Doni Johnson, 61, of Bloomington, died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at her residence. Born October 20, 1951 in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Sherwin M. Schmidt and Viola (Hupp) Adkins. She married Michael H. Johnson on August 29, 1970 and he preceded her in death on February 1, 1990. She was a graduate of Smithville High School with the class of 1969. She retired as a secretary for Indiana University. Following her retirement, she spent time gardening and being the best mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend one could ask for. Survivors include her daughter, Mistee D. Nichols and husband, Chris of Bloomington; a granddaughter, Alexxis Nichols; her siblings, Linda Lentz and husband, Tom of Mitchell, Terry Schmidt and companion Jeanne, Cheryl Browning and companion, Jim Miller all of Bloomington; a brother-in-law, Steven M. Johnson of Bedford; one nephew; four nieces; several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Viola and Arlie Adkins; her father and step-mother, Sherwin and Beverly Schmidt. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 23rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Pat Knowles officiating. Burial will follow in Judah Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, February 22nd and from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday, February 23rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Susan B. Komen Foundation or Bloomington Hospice.