PLEASANT PLAINS, IL - Patricia Lynn Rupert-Johnson, 67, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at 1:24 a.m.

Patricia was born on March 25, 1948, in Carlinville, the daughter of Leonard and Dorothy Lucas McIntyre. She was raised in Carlinville and later resided in Litchfield. She married Thomas Johnson on July 17, 1993 in Litchfield.

She graduated from Carlinville High School and attended Eastern Illinois University. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. She taught school in Staunton and Litchfield and later helped her husband farm in addition to working as a substitute teacher in Pleasant Plains and AC Central Schools.

Patricia's main loves were her grandchildren, and her church, Cherry Hills Baptist Church, where she served as a deaconess and was on various committees. She also enjoyed gardening.

Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in Paradise." Luke 23:43

Patricia's love for the Lord was her highest calling and she is rejoicing in Paradise with her Savior.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Frances McIntyre.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas; children, Bryce (Amy) Rupert of Butler, Brent (Elizabeth) Johnson of Springfield, Lindsay Johnson of Springfield, and Keely (Steve) Burton of Springfield; two sisters, Norma (Gerald) Boston and Jean (Charles) Wills, both of Carlinville; grandchildren, Aubry, Madelyn and Layne Rupert, Owen and Max Johnson, and Emma Burton; and 15 nieces and nephews.

There will be a visitation from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home. A Celebration of Patricia's Life will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015, at Cherry Hills Baptist Church in Springfield with Pastor Jeff Nelsen officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cherry Hills Baptist Church, 2125 Woodside Road, Springfield, IL 62711.

Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St., Springfield, IL 62702, is in charge of arrangements.

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