Dorla D. Johnston

August 28, 1934 - September 13, 2019

A graveside service for Dorla D. Johnston, Grand Mom, age 85, of Rusk is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., September 16th at Oakland Cemetery with Bro. Don Copeland and Bro. David Haines officiating. Mrs. Johnston passed away September 13th in Tyler, TX. She was born August 28, 1934 in Rusk to the late Oliver Odell and Rachel F. Dickson Smith. Mrs. Johntson was a lifelong resident of Rusk and a member of Oakland Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed working at Matthews-Miller Department Store and was a familiar face there for 20 plus years. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her daughter, Jana Kaye Birdwell of Hudson, CO, son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Rhonda Birdwell of Rusk, grandchildren, Leslie Birdwell and wife Brittany, Elissa Robbins and husband David, Kaylee Birdwell, Kennon Birdwell and Dillon Birdwell, three great granddaughters, Emily, Addilee and Emery all of Rusk, sister, Nelda Ellis ofJacksonville, TX, one nephew, Darren Ellis of Frisco, TX. Pallbearers will include Kennon Birdwell, Dillon Birdwell, David Robbins, Dale Wallace, David Thedford and Ricky Don Copeland. Honorary pallbearers are Leslie Birdwell, Darren Ellis and Steve Shingle. There will be no visitation. The family is grateful for the love and care she received from Ginger and Jessica while at The Arbors in Rusk. In lieu of flowers contributions to Hospice of East Texas would be appreciated.