(Teacher At Archbold Elementary School)
Amy Elizabeth Johns, age 55, of Archbold, passed away on August 8, 2024, at the CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Amy worked at Archbold Elementary School as a 2nd grade teacher.
Amy was born on July 27, 1969, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to John and Lynne (Lehman) Miller. She was a graduate of Bryan High School in 1987.
She later obtained her Bachelor Degree of Education from Bowling Green State University. On July 20, 1991, she married the love of her life, Barry Johns, and he survives.
Amy loved to read, go on walks, and bake for the ones she loved. She enjoyed crocheting, especially blankets for her family and scarves for her students.
She adored all of her students that she taught over her teaching career, and all of her students adored her as well. She was a local celebrity amongst the elementary students. There was never a child that didn’t love Mrs. Johns.
In the summers, Amy enjoyed spending time at the family cottage on Hamlin Lake. Her biggest passion was being Mom and Nana, caring and loving for her family in every way possible. Everyone who knew Amy knew of her kindness, compassion, and unending love for those around her.
Surviving Amy is her husband, Barry of Archbold; daughter, Bailey (TJ) Gerken of Archbold; daughter, Ashton (Chandler) Wyse of Archbold; son, Brendon (Guinevere) Johns of Colorado Springs, CO; son, Brady Johns of Archbold; grandchildren, Boede, Weston, Grey, and Delia; parents, John and Lynne Miller; brother, Doug (Heidi) Miller; brother, Dave (Lisa) Miller; sister, Anne (Andy) McCarty; and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles and Thelma Lehman and Cal and Merry Miller.
The Johns family would like to express gratitude to the entire Archbold and surrounding communities for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support through Amy’s cancer journey.
Visitation for Amy will take place on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Archbold from 1pm to 7pm. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the church, at 11am, with Deacon Steve Basselman officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Archbold Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Archbold Elementary School (checks payable to Archbold Elementary School).
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. The Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold is honored to serve the Johns family.