Obit: Audrey Johnston

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Audrey Jean Johnston, 95, of Davenport died Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Davenport Good Samaritan Society. At Audrey’s request, there will be no services or visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott County Meal Service in her memory. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.

Audrey was born in Muscatine on Nov. 15, 1924 to Roy and Gladys Miller Kingman. She married Wayne A. Johnston on May 19, 1979 in Davenport. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 2011.

She graduated from Muscatine High School and retired from Genesis Medical Center East Campus, where she worked in housekeeping.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Davenport. She volunteered for more than 20 years at the Scott County Meal Service. Audrey enjoyed dancing and country music. Above all, she loved her family and cherished the time she spent with them.

Audrey is survived by her daughters Shirley Dahms of Durant, and Charlotte (Denny) Luerssen of Branson West, Missouri; stepdaughter Patricia (Jim) Fortune of Corydon, and numerous grand, great- and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; daughter Marilyn Petersen; son Ray Blake; son-in-law Kevin Dahms and brothers Richard and Carol Kingman.

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