Sherri Ann Johnson, age 65, passed away peacefully at the family home on September 28th, 2025, after a long illness. She always maintained an attitude of love and support for her family and friends.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri December 30th, 1959, where she spent her formative years. She moved to California with her mother, June, when she was five. There, she gained her stepfather, Nick E. Miller, and became a big sister to Nick A. Miller and later, little sister Vicki Miller. The family moved to Chiloquin, Oregon where she attended high school.
Always ready for the next adventure, she packed up and headed to Montana in 1980. Starting out part time and eventually moving to full time – she worked in the Classification and Appraisal Bureau for the State of Montana. Later, she moved to the Department of Health to establish the Nurse Registry Program. Retiring from the State in 2003 due to declining health.
She met and married Edwin Johnson in Helena, Montana in 1985. To this union, were added Matthew in 1989 and Erin in 1991. She loved being a mother and was devoted to her family. She really enjoyed a good cribbage game and tried not to rub it in if she skunked you. She was a crafty woman and always kept a horde of craft supplies around. She made paintings, beadwork and flower arrangements. She also had a love for wolves and lighthouses.
Sherri was preceded in death by her mother June Miller, stepfather Nick E. Miller and Uncle Mike McGovern. She is survived by her husband Ed Johnson of East Helena, son Matthew of East Helena, daughter Erin of Helena, her brother Nick A Miller of Roseburg, Oregon, and sister Vicki of Roseburg, Oregon.
The family will be holding a private graveside service on October 10th at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Friday October 10, 2025
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
3550 Heroes Rd.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Friday October 10, 2025
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
3550 Heroes Rd.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
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Bonnie Cunningham says
Sherri was a tiny build ,soft spoken lady who loved her family and was so proud of them all. Even with her medical problems she still was so caring about what was going on with my husband. I will never forget our talks she was so good to talk to and smart. We sure had some good laughs. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sherri L Anderson says
I have the pleasure of working with Sherri when it was the Department of Commerce Professional Licensing Bureau back in years 2000 and 2001. I always found her very kind and easy to work with. My love and prayers go out to her husband Ed and her children.