Rosemary Johnson

Rosemary Carol Johnson, 86, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was born to Albert and Bessie (Ruckman) Garner in Mt. Vernon, Missouri in 1940. A 1957 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School, Rosemary moved to the dark side and became a Miller Cardinal. 

In 1959, Rosemary wedded Wayne Johnson on Christmas Day.  

She was a 1961 graduate of Southwest Missouri State Teacher’s College. 

Following graduation Rosemary taught English and Spanish at Everton (MO) High School. In 1966 she stepped back from teaching to raise a family. She returned to the classroom a decade later and picked up where she left off. She taught elementary, junior high, and high school in the Miller School system. She finished her career as school librarian. 

Most of all, Rosemary valued education. In 2024, she was honored with the Friend of Education Award from the Southwest Center and Miller High School. 

Rosemary is survived by her three children: Aaron (Maureen) Johnson of Pine, Colorado; Amy (Justin) Taylor, and Joe (Beth) Johnson all of Miller, Missouri; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to support the Geology Field Education Fund at Northwest Missouri State University. Donations may be submitted online via the Northwest Foundation website or mailed to The Northwest Foundation, 800 University Dr., Maryville, Missouri, 64468 (please note Geology Field Education Fund and Rosemary Johnson on the memo line).

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home in Miller, Missouri.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.