Kimberly Dawn Rushing Johnson, 50, of Wynne, passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. She was born Aug. 25, 1976, in Flint, Michigan. Kim was a 1994 graduate of Wynne High School.
Following graduation, she worked in the nursing field and then taught preschool for a number of years. Easygoing and friendly, Kim had a special way of making friends wherever she went.
In 1999, Kim married Brian Johnson, who survives her. She treasured time spent with her family and enjoyed long drives, traveling, and the simple things in life. An old soul at heart, Kim loved to read and enjoyed watching classic movies with her mother, especially Elvis’s movies.
Above all, she loved the Lord and faithfully spent time praying for her family and friends. She was a member of Wynne Baptist Church.
Kim is survived by her husband, Brian Johnson of Wynne; two sons, Chancelor Talbot Johnson and Kaelyn of Wynne and Matthew Brady Johnson and Toni of Wynne; one brother, L. E. Britton; her in-laws, Carl and Beverly Johnson of Wynne; her beloved grandson, Jackson Johnson of Wynne, whom she adored; her father, Jerry Rushing and Carolyn of Wynne; and several special aunts, uncles, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Rushing, and her grandmother, Ann Ridley.
Visitation will be held at Kernodle Funeral Home from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. with Bro. Kirk Owens officiating. Burial will be in Crosslawn Cemetery.
Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You may sign an online guestbook at www.kernodlefh.com.
