Carol graduated from Webster High School and Mount Auburn School of Nursing in Massachusetts. Following her graduation from nursing school she was commissioned in the Air Force as a registered nurse and served proudly until leaving the Air Force when she married 1Lt. Richard Johnson on October 18, 1967.
Carol continued to work as a Registered Nurse in the various locations where they were stationed, until retiring from nursing in 2002. The couple have lived in Nevada since 2002 and have spent their summers in Rangeley, ME for many years.
Carol enjoyed reading, following the political scene. She continued to pursue her passion for serving others after retiring from nursing by being an active volunteer at All Saints Episcopal Church. Carol has valiantly fought many medical issues over the past 16 years, but is now at peace.
In addition to her husband Richard, she is survived by: two children, Eric Johnson (and his wife, Maila) of Kennebunk, ME, Andrew Johnson of Nevada, MO; five grandchildren, Haloye Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Holden Johnson, Anne Johnson, Aidan Johnson and one brother, Willard Tower, Worchester, MA. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother Curtis Tower.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date in the All Saints Episcopal Church. The family suggests memorials be made to Nevada Animal Shelter in c/o Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO.
