Andreana Johnson

Andreana Johnson, 88, passed away on November 29, 2021 at Independence Village in Waukee. She was born in Hannibal, MO, on June 4, 1933, to George Steriotes Groves and Alma Kindred Groves.

Andreana has lived in Iowa since 1972 after her husband retired from the Air Force. Andreana enjoyed time with family and friends. She was primarily a homemaker, and occasionally worked part-time at Mid-American Energy and Dahls. Andreana was given to hospitality and loved to entertain always setting a beautiful table with wonderful meals. Andreana served faithfully in her church for many years in various departments. The Johnsons always made room in their home to welcome visiting pastors from overseas and friends near and far. To many she was simply known as “Mom” or “Grandma” as she made people around her feel like family. She was a wonderful seamstress and shared her talents by making wedding dresses and baby quilts for her many friends. Walt and Andreana enjoyed traveling in their retirement years, traveling to Greece to visit the birthplace of her father and meeting relatives.

Andreana is survived by her husband, Walter Johnson; daughter, Lurindia Johnson; son, William (Bud) Johnson (Dueana); grandchildren, Joel Johnson and Jennifer Johnson (Wesley Moore) . She was proceeded in death by her parents, George and Alma Groves and twin daughters, Lugwena and Edwina Johnson, who died at birth.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Family will greet friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service time. A private burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Food Bank of Iowa to help others during this holiday season or the Johnston/Grimes EMS who served the family on several occasions.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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