Shirley A. Johnson

Shirley A. Johnson, age 87 passed away on January 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.  A private family graveside will be held in the Spring at New St. James Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Frary Funeral Home, 33 Park St. Gouverneur. 

Shirley was born on October 14, 1937, the daughter of Nathan Travis and Amelia Jurkovich. Shirley was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Ogdensburg.  On April 30, 1976 she married Brent Johnson in Gouverneur.  

Shirley is survived by her husband Brent, two daughters, Debbie Kelly and Cindy and John McElroy of Gouverneur, two sons James and Marie Moore of Hailesboro and Greg and Lisa Hurley of Texas. She has 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.  

Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family and she had a special spot in her heart for animals. 

Memorial donations in Shirley's memory may be made to the Ogdensburg SPCA, 6718 NY 68, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 or Friends 4 Pound Paws, 55 Owl Road, Gouverneur, NY 13642.