Melba Johnson

January 10, 1920 - July 3, 2008
Melba Johnson

Melba “Ruth” Johnson, 88, of Hendersonville, NC, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock.

She was born January 10, 1920, in Middle Grove, New York, to Nina Baugh Menshausen and William Walter Menshausen. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Frederick Charles Johnson, who passed away March 8, 2008, and brother, William Walter Menshausen II.

She graduated from Oneonta Teachers College and taught school in Corinth, Middle Grove, Ballston Spa, Tri-City Jr. Academy, and Rock City Falls, all in New York State.

She was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. After retiring from teaching, she worked for Community Services for the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, overseeing health screenings throughout the state. She and Fred also enjoyed volunteering for prison ministries.

She leaves her family: her son, Kenneth and wife Kathy Johnson; her daughter, Barbara and husband Robert Borgersen; grandsons, Eric and wife Mary Ann Borgersen; Kurt and wife Lauren Borgersen; and Kevin Borgersen; her sister-in-law, Lillian Menshausen; niece, Kate Dockham; and nephew, Bill Menshausen.

Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family.


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  • July 16, 2008
    Marilyn Evans Tully & Elizabeth Evans Smeltzer says:
    We were sorry to hear of your loss. Your family lived across the street from our family in Middle Grove, NY when we all were young.

  • July 12, 2008
    PAMILA (KNUTH) MELANDER says:
    YOUR MOTHER WAS MY SECOND GRADE TEACHER.I THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOUR MOTHER SO.SHE WAS A GREAT INFLUENCE ONME TO BECOME ANYTHING YOU WANTED TO BE.I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.SHE WILL BE MISSED. LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU ALL, PAMILA K. MELANDER

  • July 11, 2008
    Donna Blake Dobush says:
    My condolences on the passing of your mother Ruth. She was my 2nd grade teacher in Ballston Spa. I remember her as a warm and loving person. I so enjoyed her class and feel that she has been one of the inspirations which led me to be a teacher also.

  • July 08, 2008
    peggy vaughn says:
    I am so sorry for your loss.I am a member of the Hendersonville SDA church where Ruth attended. I didn't know her real well. However, we did attend the Women's prayer group several years ago at the sme time. I also took her to the eye Dr. when she needed someone to take her. She was a very sweet lady and a good Christian. She will be missed.

  • July 05, 2008
    Ken and Janice Cobb says:
    Sorry to hear of your loss Barb