Melinda Withington Johanson Obituary
We announce the death of Melinda Withington Johanson in Saint Simons Island, Georgia, born in Cecil, Georgia, who passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 81. Melinda will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Melinda will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Melinda will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Melinda’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her mother Edith Wrangofski. She is survived by: her children, Marja "Liisa" Liv Dewhurst and Everett "Rett" Gustav Hilding Johanson; her husband Joe; her grandchildren, Liv, Reese, Evelyn and Cadence; and her sisters, Jane Wrangofski of New Orleans, Louisiana, Marjorie Stevenson of St. Simons Island, Georgia, Becky Norman of Atlanta, Georgia and Candace Weigand of Jacksonville, Florida..
