Vallerie Johnson

Vallerie Johnson obituary, Columbia, KY

Vallerie Johnson

Vallerie Johnson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Vallerie Johnson, 77, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at T. J. Health Columbia. She was born on August 12, 1948, in Adair County. She enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother Shirley Willis Goodin, son Jessie Allen Johnson, grandson Dustin Dermody, brother Cordell Troutt and son-in-law David Inscho.
Survivors include her husband James E. "Tudy" Johnson of Columbia, KY; two daughters Lisa Inscho (Edward Grant) of Columbia, KY and Barbara Ann Duncil of Louisville, KY; grandchildren Nadalie Inscho (Steven), Bethany Inscho, Kylie Inscho, Jacob Dermody, and Zachary Johnson; a great granddaughter Daveia Inscho; siblings David Troutt (Barbara) of Livingston, TN, Lorene Birdwell (Lonnie) of Columbia, Ky and Juanita Kerns (Donald) of Columbia, KY; and several nieces and nephew.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00-8:00pm and will continue Wednesday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
Bro. Casey Davis will be officiating, and pallbearers will be Steven Inscho, Joey Johnson, Bart Johnson, Zachary Johnson, Edward Grant, and Craig Birdwell.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the New Hope Cemetery and can be left at the funeral home.
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