Eileen Johnson

Eileen Geniece Johnson, 89, of Zanesville passed at 9:36 PM Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Clay Gardens.

She was born on Wednesday, August 12, 1936, in Zanesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Byron A. Johnson and Mary J. Nolan Johnson.

Eileen was a member of Sonra United methodist Church growing up. She worked at Mosaic Tile while going to college. She graduated from Muskingum College with her Bachelor of Education and began teaching at Dillon Elementary School, for 3 years. She later moved to Columbus, Ohio and started working at Royal Manor Elementary School in Gahanna where she retired after over 25 years of service. Eileen was in the Who’s Who of American Teachers in 1992 and in her younger years she played fast pitch softball and bowling and later in life enjoyed flower gardening and working in the yard.

She is survived by four siblings, William “Bill” (Karen) Johnson, Phyllis “June” Johnson, Brenda Whissel, and Linda (Jay) McConnell; numerous nieces & nephews and a sister-in-law, Ella Mae Johnson.

In addition to her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by three siblings, Byron W. “Joe” Johnson, John Johnson and Janet Hayhurst; her best friend, Donna Wortman; and brother-in-law, Larry Whissel.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Paul Cemetery with Leonard Preston officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in Eileen’s name to an Animal Shelter of your choice, in memory of her loved pets over the years, Wagram Freewill Baptist Church C/O Leonard Preston 224 Blueview Drive Etna, Ohio 43068 or a Charity of your choice.

The Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. Zanesville, is in charge of the arrangements. To share memories and condolences with Eileen’s family please visit www.BryanHardwickFH.com.