Helen “Jean” (Twombly) Johnson 86, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the Highland Care Center, Highland, Kansas.

Jean was born December 11, 1928 in Fanning, Kansas and attended grade school there. She graduated high school at Sparks, Kansas.

Jean was married to Conrad F. Johnson October 6, 1946. From this union were identical twin boys, Greg and Kreg, and a daughter Mary Jean.

Jean returned to school at HCC and later to Peru State College receiving her B.S.E. with honors. She received her Masters degree in library science from Emporia State University. She taught at Sabetha, Ks. for five years and was school librarian for 25 yrs. before retiring and moving to Troy. Jean was active in O.E.S. where she was Worthy Grand Matron of KS serving as a member for over 50 yrs. She was active in numerous clubs, organizations and served on local & state library boards.

Preceding her in death were her husband Conrad F. Johnson, parents Wm. E. Twombly and Wilma (Taylor) Twombly; three brothers: Samuel, George and David Twombly, a sister Wilma (Twombly) Saunders and a daughter-in-law Carol (Mickelson) Johnson.

Survivors: Sons; Greg (Mary Ellen), Kreg (Carolynn) Johnson; daughter, Mary Jean (David) Kuester, five grandchildren, Heather Kuester, Justin Johnson, Brad Johnson, Megan Johnson and Bret Johnson; six great-grandchildren, Braeden Johnson, Brody Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, Austin Cregan, Caitlyn Cregan and Markus Kuester. Three brothers; Leonard Twombly, Bill Twombly and Bob Twombly all of Highland, Ks. and a sister Ruth Turner of Kansas City area. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral: Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10:00 A.M. At: Community of Christ Church, Fanning, Ks. Visitation: Family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the church Memorials: KSU Cancer Research Interment: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Ks. www.harmanrohde.com