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Sheila D. Johnson, age 59 of Bowling Green, KY, passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born on Thursday, January 6, 1966, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Zill and Dollie Basham Perkins, two of her children, Jeannie Perkins and Wendell Johnson Jr., and 17 siblings.  

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Wendell Johnson of Bowling Green, KY; three children: Rita Gail Johnson, Mark Allen Johnson, and Keith Allen Johnson (Amber), all of Bowling Green, KY. Sheila's love extended to her seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She also leaves behind her adopted son, Kenneth Todd, of Bowling Green, KY; three siblings Charles Basham of Rockfield, KY, Margie Cardwell (David) of Bowling Green, KY, and Opal Perkins of Bowling Green, KY, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Throughout her life, Sheila was a dedicated worker, serving as a Dietary Aid and Cook at Hopkins Nursing Center in Woodburn, KY. Her commitment to her work was matched only by her passion for her interests, which included traveling, camping, fishing, and, most importantly, spending time with her family. 

Funeral services will be held at the Jones Funeral Chapel Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 1:00pm with Bro. Chris Daniels officiating. Burial will be in the Peyton Phelps Cemetery where Hunter Adcock, John Allen Herald, Keith Johnson, Keith Johnson Jr, David Cardwell and Ethan Gregory will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 10:00am until funeral time at 1:00pm at the Jones Funeral Chapel. Please share any photos, memories, condolences or light a candle in memory of Sheila at www.jonesfuneralchapel.com. Jones Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Sheila D. Johnson.