Janis Fout Johnson

May 5, 1934 - July 27, 2016

Janis Fout Johnson, age 82 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. She was born May 5, 1934 in Elkins a daughter of the late Richard L. Fout, Sr. and the late Jessie Dowling Fout. On July 23, 1956 at Davis, WV she was married to Rev. Jonas Johnson, Jr. who survives in Elkins. Janis was the last surviving member of her immediate family having been preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Fout Helmick and Louise Fout Carrico and two brothers, Delton Fout and Richard L. Fout, Jr. Janis was a graduate of Thomas High School at Thomas, WV with the Class of 1952. She was employed by the National Bank of Davis, WV, Thomas-Davis Manufacturing Company and JR’s Woodworking of Thomas. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Elkins. At the request of the deceased, her remains were cremated. Friends may call from 10:00 am until 11:30 am Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dallas Forren officiating. Interment of the cremains will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery at Thomas, WV at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 315 Kerens Ave., Elkins, WV 26241 in memory of Janis. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Janis Fout Johnson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.