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 Johnston of Nashville; her stepsons, Doug Johnston, Jr. (Brentwood), Evan Johnston (Lebanon) and Chris (Thompson Station); her grandchildren, Thomas Hadley Kelsey (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 Johnston, Neil Johnston, Mark Johnston, Tim Johnston and Lochlan Johnston.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 10th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Woodmont Christian Church (3601 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, June 11th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
Celebration of Life: Wednesday, June 11th, 12 Noon, 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.
