Kim Marie Johnson age 63 of Newton Falls passed away at her home on Friday Aug. 20, 2021. She was born on Oct. 5, 1957 in Warren, OH the daughter of the late Albert F. Furbee Sr. and Elizabeth M. (Perkins) Furbee. Kim graduated from Labrae High School in the Class of 1976. After high school, she attended Trumbull Business College in Niles for 2 years and received her Associates Degree in Business. She then married her high school sweetheart Burdette Wesley Johnson on Oct. 5, 1978, and they have enjoyed the past 43 years of marriage together. They have lived in Newton Falls since 1987, formerly of Leavittsburg. Kim was employed at Allan Dell Assisted Living in Newton Falls as a STNA and worked there for 15 years retiring in 2015. She was a member of the Life Church (formerly the Leavittsburg Church of God) for over 35 years. Kim loved taking care of animals, especially strays or wounded animals, listening to Christian music, walking, traveling on long trips, and flowers (especially yellow roses). She is preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters: Donna Ochsenbine, Carol Mormon, Shirley Walden, 3 brothers: Bill , Alfred , and Albert Furbee Jr.

She is survived by: 1 son: Tracey Matthew Johnson of Newton Falls, 2 sisters: Marilyn Showers of Leavittsburg, OH, and Dorothy Showers of Tennessee.

Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Thursday Aug 26, 2021 from 6:00:- 7:00pm. Funeral services will immediately follow at 7:00pm with Rev. Rodney Mullins officiating. Kim will be laid to rest at Newton Falls Cemetery. The family has requested that all donations please be made to the Life Church 610 South Leavitt Rd. Leavittsburg, OH 44430 in her memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Kim's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Thursday, August 26, 2021 7:00 PM