Donna Marie Jones Johnson Obituary (1929

Donna Marie Jones Johnson of Provo, Utah, passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2020. Daughter to A. Alton and Anna Marie Jones. She is survived by two sisters, Patsy Elliott (Doug) and Charlene Madsen (Rex). Donna married Khalil Vernile (KV) Johnson December 11, 1948. She is survived by her two daughters Kaelyn and Valerie Johnson. She was born in Provo, UT on February 25, 1929. She spent a significant portion of her childhood in Indianola, Utah where her father was a section foreman for the railroad. She graduated from North Sanpete High School. After graduation, she moved to Provo, Utah where she met the love of her life and her husband, K.V. Donna had an upholstery shop and was one of the few people who knew the art of tuck and roll and diamond tufting. As a result, many owners of vintage show cars visited her shop. Her attention to detail and her eye for design soon made her shop successful even though she never advertised. She was a true artist with anything fabric. From freeway bridge covers to restored funeral horse drawn coaches, vintage antique furniture to fire hose covers, costumes for Jean Golden Girls to race boat life jackets, she did it all. Donna was among the first women to join Jean’s Golden Girls. She loved performing and dancing for the crowds. Through the years, she made all of the costumes from top to bottom for this group of performers. Some of her favorite memories were dancing at Madison Square Garden, BYU, and the Utah Winter Olympics. Her stroke 10 years ago altered her ability to dance but she continued to support this amazing group from her wheelchair. Donna was an avid BYU sports fan. From listening to Paul James on KSL through the static to watching the games on the internet—she never missed cheering for HER Cougars. She had to sing the fight song before every game. When the stroke took that from her, she insisted that her daughters continue the tradition for her. The family would like to thank Aspen Senior Care, especially her two angels, Cindy and Mary Jane, for their loving care of her during the past 10 years. They provided for more than just her physical wellbeing—playing hours of the game “SORRY” to reading hundreds of books to her—they enriched her life and we were blessed to have them. There will be a limited graveside service due to current concerns. The family is planning on hosting a celebration of her life next summer where all who knew and loved her can come together and share stories and tall tales about her life. To offer condolences and memories to the family go to www.bergmortuary.com.