Edith Johnston Obituary
The world bids farewell to Edith Johnston of Nashville, Tennessee, departing on May 27, 2025 at the age of 83. Edith leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edith Johnston to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dr. J. Herman Head and Vivian Hopton Head; her sister Mary Janice Head; and her stepson Kenneth Johnston. She is survived by: her brothers, J. Sterling Head (Spring Hill) and W. Michael Head (Nashville); her children, Edie Johnston Kelsey and Eddie of Nashville; her stepsons, Doug Jr. (Brentwood), Evan (Lebanon) and Chris (Thompson Station); her grandchildren, Thomas Hadley Kelsey Jr. (Nashville), Josh Johnston (Kelly), Todd Johnston, Vivian Brynne Kelsey (New York City), Edith Elise Kelsey, Mikailie Dale Kelsey (Nashville), Brooklyn Elizabeth Kelsey (Nashville), Meredith Johnston, Caroline Johnston (Nashville), Laurel Johnston (Lebanon), Cara Johnston Kovolisky (New Jersey) and Ashley Johnston (Nashville); and her nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Hawkins, Christine Robson, Rhori, Neil, Mark, Tim and Lochlan Johnston.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made in Edith's memory to Judge Seth Norman Recovery Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps individuals with addiction and mental health issues find recovery in lieu of incarceration. Donations can be made by check to the address or website link below: Judge Seth Norman Recovery Foundation, 1300 Division Street, Suite 209, Nashville, Tn 37203, 615-313-8480, https://nrcs.foundation/donations.
