Johnnie O'Neill, age 89, moved to heaven on April 26, 2017. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on January 12, 1928 to Alma and John Raus. Johnnie was married to Charles O'Neill on April 27, 1946 and celebrated 70 years on earth with him. She is now spending her 71st anniversary in heaven with Charlie, who passed October 6, 2016. Charlie and Johnnie attended the Church of Uncertain in Uncertain, Texas. Johnnie worked at Thiokol Army Ammunition Plant, Karnack, Texas for 30 years, retiring on January 31, 1993. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved GOD and her family more than anything.

Johnnie is survived by her daughters Patti Ellis of Waco, Carolyn O'Neill and husband, Rodney Thomson of Tyler, Kathleen Peterson and husband, Dan Rowan of China Spring, Lois Jordan and husband, Louie of Panama City Beach, Florida, and Michelle Allen of Uncertain; five grandchildren, Cindy Smith of Hallsville, Christopher Jordan of Panama City Beach, FL, Eric O'Neill and wife, Lindsay of Hallsville, Jenny Lavender and husband, Sam of Longview, and Cole O'Neill of Marshall; and four great-grandchildren, Jayden Smith of Hallsville, PJ Bilnoski and husband, Robbie of Marshall, Chris Chadwick and Jessie Boaze both of Longview; one sister, Lois Warren of Monroe; and two brothers, Buck Raus and wife, Linda of Sterling, LA,  and Richard Raus and wife, Cora of Indianapolis, IN ; and one sister-in-law, Lucille O'Neill.

She was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband Charles O'Neill; her son Michael O'Neill; and three brothers, J.B. Raus, Fred Raus, and Bobby Raus.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 30, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall. Funeral Services will be Monday, May 1, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Chisum officiating. Interment will follow in Andrews Cemetery Karnack, Texas