Patricia A. Johnson

Patricia Anne Johnson, 89, of Greenville, Delaware, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026.

Pat was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and graduated from Purdue University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in both home economics and education.

While at Purdue, she was an active member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Later, Pat gave her time and talents to the KKG Alumni Association, Junior League of Wilmington and Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church. While a faithful member of RCCPC Pat dedicated her life to serving in numerous leadership positions and Stephen Ministry.

After raising her three children, Pat earned a master’s degree in special education from Widener University. She was an educator for more than 20 years, most of them at Alexis I. DuPont High School in Greenville, where she was awarded Teacher of the Year. Pat taught home economics and special education and served as the Student Council Faculty Adviser and Assistant Volleyball Coach.
When she wasn’t working, Pat enjoyed gardening, traveling, visiting family and sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. She also enjoyed playing golf with her friends at DuPont Country Club and enjoyed playing tennis and Bridge at Greenville Country Club.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Donald Johnson; her children, Brin Taylor, Kimberly Welch, and Chuck Johnson; eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and siblings, John Ramsbottom, Kathleen Jaffray, and Don Ramsbottom.