Evelyn Celeste Johnson Obituary
The passing of Evelyn Celeste Johnson of Ringgold, Louisiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 14, 2025 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Evelyn Celeste Johnson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Donald A. Drone; and her stepfather Robert Wanless. She is survived by: her mother Evelyn B. Damery Drone of Springfield; her children, Walter W. Short of Salem, Ohio, Cleo T. Kelly Jr. (James R.) of West Monroe, Louisiana and Mary Francis Johnson of West Monroe, Louisiana; her brother Craig A. Drone (Leann Taylor) of Taylorville; her half-siblings, Laura Banse of Springfield and Karl Drone of Springfield; and her stepbrother Michael Derry of Witt. She is also survived by six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home (530 N 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Oak Hill Cemetery - Springfield (4688 Old Rte 36, Springfield, IL 62707).
Memorials honoring Celeste may be made to the Springfield Noon Lions Club Foundation, P.O. Box 5441, Springfield, IL 62705-5441 or to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, IL 62702.
