Ruthena Gaye Johnston

June 8, 1935 - May 15, 2025

Ruthena Gaye Johnston, 89, of Fallon, Nevada, died on Thursday, May 15, 2025. She was born on June 8, 1935, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, to Ella Eva Champion and Joy B. Bailey.

Survivors include her daughters, Ella Johnston-Leger of China, Texas and Diane Dalton of Clover Valley, Nevada; son, Robby Johnston of Fernley, Nevada; and sister, Eva Wilburn of Brenham, Texas; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ruthena is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Uhel Johnston; two brothers, and sister.

A celebration of Mrs. Johnston’s life will be 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025, at Beaumont Elks Lodge 311, 11431 US-90, Beaumont. Her cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.

Celebration of Life

Elks Lodge #311
  • 11431, US 90, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 3:00 pm

Comments (5)

    Dustye says:

    I love you all so much. What a wonderful, wonderful life!
    Always such a lady that could take a joke with the best of them. Rest peacefullly Miss Gaye.

    Ida and Wilton Soileau says:

    She was a very special lady and so smart. God bless your family.

    Gerri Grego says:

    My eyes are full of tears and my heart is full remembering wonderful moments with Gaye. She was a force to be reckoned with. My heartfelt condolences to your family.

    Ella Johnston-Leger says:

    We will miss you Mom. Forever in our hearts

    Brenda and Elwood says:

    Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. God please wrap this family in your loving arms and let them know you are there for them. Amen

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