Tammy Kay Johnson, 60, passed away September 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 30, 1962 in Clinton to James F. Russell and Kathy J. (Fincher) Russell. She was a LPN for around 18 years where she worked at Sisters of Providence and Lakeview. Tammy loved her grandchildren, pitbulls, and Elvis Presley.

She is survived by her lifelong partner Chris Johnson, daughter Caitlyn Johnson (Denton), stepdaughter Lisa Montgomery (Monty), stepson Steve Johnson, brothers Curtis Russell (Danielle) and James "Eric" Russell (Amy), and grandchildren Cogan Montgomery (April), Tirzah Wingler, Aaliyah Eldredge, Desmond "Elvis" Eldredge, Sadie Johnson, and Sarah Johnson.

She is preceded in death by both parents, in-laws Virginia and Joel Johnson, and son-in-law Jayce Montgomery.

A graveside service will be held Friday, September 29, 2023 at New Providence Cemetery in Dennison, IL. beginning at 10:30 a.m EST. Online condolences may be made at www.samaritanfunerals.com.