Donna Lee Johnson, 67, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Clifton Forge, VA on January 13, 1950. A daughter of the late Nelson “Tex” Ray and Winifred Webster Johnson.
She is survived by her sister Diane Johnson, Bedford: sister and brother-in-law Dee and Lee Bright, Roanoke; nephew, Chris Bright; and aunt, Mildred Johnson, Clifton Forge.
Donna loved the outdoors. She often spent her time riding horses and spending time on her farm with her animals. She was a staff member of the Bedford County Hunt Club. Donna was a graduate of Radford University, and a member of the Radford Redcoats Equestrian Team. After college she started her career with Roanoke City Schools in teaching. Afterwards she accepted a job with Norfolk and Southern Railroad. She retired in 2015 after 30 years of service to the railroad.
For those wishing to make memorial contributions in Donna’s memory please consider the Bedford County Hunt Club, or the ALS association (alsa.org).
A memorial service and celebration of Donna’s life will be conducted at 5:00 pm on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Tharp Funeral Home in Bedford.
To send condolences online please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.