Vera Ruth Leffew Johnston, age 82, of Harriman, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at her home. She was a member of Emory Heights Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting and being with her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband: Charles “Tom” Johnston Sr.; infant son: Allen Johnston; parents: Lon and Charlsie Leffew; sisters: Joyce Davis and Dottie B. Leffew; brothers: Bill Jack Leffew, Gene Leffew and Howard Leffew; and special friend: Joann Smith.

Survived by son and daughter-in-law: Charlie and Vickie Johnston of Harriman; daughter and son-in-law: Mary Ann and Mike Seiber of Coalfield; grandchildren: Matthew Johnston of Harriman and Brandan Seiber of Coalfield; sister: Bernice Raymond of Harriman; and brothers and sister-in-law: Jerry and Gladys Leffew of Harriman and Mickey Leffew of Florida.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Kyker Funeral Home Harriman with the funeral to follow. Burial to follow in Emory Heights Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.