Avis A. Johnston
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Avis A. Johnston

  • October 9, 1917 - January 13, 2012
  • Waco, Texas
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“BETTY,I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT HER DEATH TILL TUE. OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN AT THE CHAPEL. WILL BE THINKING OF YOU IN...Read More » ”
1 of 7 | Posted by: OLLIE HARTGROVES - MCGREGOR, TX

“Betty & Family, I am so sorry about Aunt Avis. She was always a joy to be around and I always enjoyed getting to see her at the family reunions. ...Read More » ”
2 of 7 | Posted by: Shawn Hughes - Lubbock, TX

“It has been a few years, but I remember you and your wonderful family. My prayers are with the family. ”
3 of 7 | Posted by: M.L. Mickey Mounce - Waco, TX

“I send my sympathy and prayers to your family, Robin and Kristi. Carol Burton ”
4 of 7 | Posted by: carol burton - waco, TX

“Betty Sue you had a wonderful mother...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Yolie ”
5 of 7 | Posted by: yolanda provencio - McGregor, TX

“ILYABAAPAAHATN ”
6 of 7 | Posted by: Kristi - Bryan, TX

“NANNY TO MY BEST FRIEND I WILL MISS YOU FOREVER AND EVER,I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN..........TERRY LEE....YOU MADE ME SO HAPPY:] ”
7 of 7 | Posted by: terry waller - waco, TX


Avis A. Johnston October 9, 1917 - January 13, 2012 Avis A. Johnston of Waco passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at Texan Nursing & Rehab Center. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2012 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Garden Room. Avis was born October 9, 1917 in Jonesboro, Louisiana to Rufus and Susan Walsworth. Avis was a member of First United Methodist Church in China Spring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus B. Johnston; parents, Rufus and Susan Walsworth; daughter, LaRue Riggs and husband Jerry; and great-great-granddaughter Tierra Raney. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Waller, Waco, TX; four grandchildren, Terry Waller, J.C. Riggs and wife Debbie, Patty Lewis and husband Rickie, and Robin Riggs; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to express appreciation to Bluebonnet Hospice and Texan Nursing and Rehab. Memorials may be made to United Methodist Women of First United Methodist Church of China Spring, TX 76633. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com. Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey