Obituary of Rachel Johns

Rachel Johns, 83, of Newton, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Skiff Medical Center, under the care of Skiff Hospice, in Newton. A Mass of Christian Burial for Rachel will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newton, with Father William Reynolds and Deacon Dan Goetz officiating. A visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the church. Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials are being designated to American Cancer Society or Skiff Hospice. Rachel, the daughter of Jose and Conception (Cavazos) Galvan, was born December 3, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from the San Antonio Vocational and Technical School, Class of 1948. She had been a telephone operator with Southwestern Bell in Texas. On January 19, 1963, Rachel was united in marriage with Donald Lee Johns in San Antonio. She had devoted her life to her family and friends, and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed bowling, sewing and reading and had lived in Germany and traveled extensively throughout Europe. She was a kind and warm hearted lady who always found the good in everyone. Those left to honor Rachel's memory include her husband of 50 years, Don; a daughter, Beverly A. Johns of Chicago, IL; son, David L. Johns of Peoria, IL; her sister, Bertha Williams of San Antonio and a brother, Gilbert Galvan. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Ora Silva.