Marietta "Mary" Emma (Huhman) Johnson, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Lee's Summit on Monday, August 20, 2018 after her battle with cancer. Marietta was born in Jefferson City, on March 14, 1953, the third daughter of Herman and Pauline (Beck) Huhman. On April 27, 1991, in Lee's Summit, Mary married Richard C. Johnson, who survives at their home.

She grew up on a farm by the Osage River, and graduated from St. Elizabeth R-IV School in 1971. She earned a BS degree in Education with an emphasis in mathematics and a master's degree in mathematics and P.E. from Central MO State University. She taught junior high math in the Waynesville and St. James R-I School District, then moved to Kansas City in 1985. She worked for Shook, Hardy, & Bacon L.L.P where she was a data base administrator for 31 years. She retired in April 2018.

Mary enjoyed working in crafts, including stained glass, sewing, and beadwork, and was an avid reader, collecting books and sharing them with family and friends. She treasured vacation time with family and friends, camping at the Lake of the Ozarks. Mary was always a cheerleader at her many nieces' and nephews' ballgames, plays, and special events, and every family gathering found her holding the babies. In the face of illness, she never lost her grace or optimism.

In addition to her loving husband, Richard, she is also survived by four sisters, Dianne (Gene) Heckemeyer, Elaine (Gary) Kempker, Jean (Tom) Howard, and Linda (Sam) Volmert; four brothers, Joe (Lerilee), Tom (Teresa), Sam (Julie), and Pat (Cara) Huhman, along with 35 nieces and nephews, one step-daughter, and two grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Speaks-Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39TH St., Independence, MO 64055 from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 24, with a Rosary at 5:30 p.m.

Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 10 a.m., on Monday, August 27, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in St. Elizabeth with Fr. Joby Thomas officiating. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery in St. Elizabeth.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105 or the library of your choice.