Bedford – Marilyn A. Johnson, 89, of Bedford, passed away on April 11, 2026, at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bedford.

Born May 19, 1936, in Bedford, she was the daughter of William Bud and Marie (McCain) Jackson. She married Russell Johnson on July 11, 1980, and he precedes her in death.

She is survived by one son, Todd Johnson; two sisters, Janet Jones and Nedra Wade; one grandson Caleb Johnson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell, her parents, and a sister Linda Giles.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 am, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Leatherwood Christian Church Cemetery, with Sherman Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family for palliative care.