KATHERINE T. JOHNSON Katherine T. Johnson, 72, of Vero Beach, FL and Lewisburg, WVa., died Aug. 28, 2008 after a long illness. Mrs. Johnson, a wife, artist, mother and grandmother, was born in Seattle, WA on July 23, 1936. She served as co-chairwoman of the Vero Beach Flower Show, and co-chairwoman of the Vero Beach Art Club's Under the Oaks art show. Mrs. Johnson also taught at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. She was a graduate of the University of Arizona, receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and was a member of the Pastel Society of America, the Quail Valley Club in Vero Beach and the Riomar Bay Yacht Club in Vero Beach. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, C.O. and Margaret Thompson of Villa Park, CA and her brother, Michael Thompson of Orange, CA. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Rodolph L. Johnson of Vero Beach and Lewisburg, WVa. Four children and their spouses: Buck and Rhonda Johnson of Tampa, FL; Mark and Beverly Johnson of Edgewater, FL; Kit and Lundy Fields, and Charlie and Helen Johnson, both of Vero Beach; and nine grandchildren, Ann and Emily Johnson; Katy and her husband Mike Vogelaar, Vicky, Lissa and Caroline Fields; and Will, Bo and Mac Johnson. A memorial service is planned for 11AM, Saturday, Sept. 13, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Vero Beach with a private burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the UVa. Health Foundation c/o The Cancer Center, P.O. Box 80034, Charlottesville, VA 22908. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox- Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.. Condolences may be sent through www. seawindsfh.com/obit.php.