Mary Lucile Johnson Rycraft, 91, of Chester, passed into the Spiritual World on Friday, December 9, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Richard Levi Johnson and Frances Irene Weirbach Johnson. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Graves Rycraft. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Irene J. Kutz, Lydia Grace Coy; and brothers, Richard H. Johnson, John K. Johnson, William S. Johnson, Robert E. Johnson.
She is survived by a sister, Anna J. Green of Pennsylvania; and a brother, Donald W. Johnson (Betty) of Chester, Virginia. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Gladys B. Johnson of Port Orange, Florida, and Jean B. Johnson of Woodhaven, Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary loved animals passionately, especially cats. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary's memory to Smitty's Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 3443, Chester, VA 23831 (smittyscatrescue.org).
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 3:00 pm at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home - Chester Chapel. Family will receive friends immediately after the service.