Obituary of Debra Lynn Johnston

Debra Lynn Johnston of Kistler, WV Debra “Debbie” Lynn Johnston, of Kistler, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 8, 2021, leaving from Logan Regional Medical Center at Logan, after an extended illness. She was born on April 20, 1962, at Logan, the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Francis (Burgess) Graham. Debbie was a 1982 graduate of Man High School. After graduation, she attended the Ralph R. Willis Technical School where she earned a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1984. Through the years Debbie worked at several area nursing homes. Finally finding a job she really loved as a nurse for ResCare where she worked for over 16 years. When she was able Debbie enjoyed traveling. She was an avid Andy Griffith and Gunsmoke fan. Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she loved them all unconditionally. Those left to cherish her memory are one son, Donald Courtney Johnston and his wife Kayla of Lundale; one daughter, Elizabeth Lynn Hope Adkins and her husband David of Verdunville; four grandchildren, Seth Ian Johnston, Gage Isaac Johnston, Leah Hope Adkins, and Mia Faith Adkins; one brother, Theodore “Teddy” Graham, Jr. of Bolivia, NC; her ex-husband and father of her children, Donald Ray Johnston of Kistler who helped care for her for the last ten years; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man with Rev. Johnny Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Pecks Mill. Online condolences may be sent to www.krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.