Maybeth Johnston

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Memorial Service
First Presbyterian Church
2400 Prince St
Conway, AR  72034
Thursday, May 31, 2018
10:00 am
Maybeth Johnston

of Conway, AR

February 26, 1937 - May 23, 2018

Maybeth Johnston 81, of Conway, AR went to be with the Lord May 23, 2018. She was born February 26, 1937 in Little Rock, AR to the late Cyril E. and Kathleen Deese. Maybeth was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 50, years Dub Johnston and her daughter Karen Lynn Nicks.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving family; daughter Sheryl Anne Rainey and her husband Roy; Son Lance Johnston and his wife Melissa; granddaughters Mary Dean Johnston, Anne Ryan Johnston, Alison Nicks; Grandson Taylor Nicks; Sister Kay Miller and her husband Joe; nephew Allen Miller; neice Deese Miller; as well as many other family members including Dorothy Jean Johnston and Paul Johnston.

Maybeth was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School, Little Rock Junior College and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She devoted her life to her family, church, career and community. She was the epitome of a role model to her children, always involved no matter what the activity. She was the embodiment of a Proverbs 31 women.

Maybeth served as an Elder at Grace Presbyterian Church in Little Rock and First Presbyterian Church in Conway where she devoted significant time to the Conway Cradle Care ministry. She had a 40+ year career as Bookstore Manager at UALR and Hendrix College. She was a member of the UALR Delta Delta Delta Alumni Association where she served as an Advisor and President of the House Corporation Board. She was President of the Southwest Regional College Bookstore Association, the first female Trustee of the National Association of College Stores (NACS) and the first female on the Board of Directors for the College Stores Research and Educational Foundation. In 1999 she was awarded an Honorary Life Membership to NACS. Maybeth was a member of the PEO Sisterhood in Little Rock and Conway serving in offices ranging from Chaplain to President. She was a Founding Member and President of the Conway Altrusa Club International and served as President of the Faulkner County Literacy Council. She loved to garden and was a member of the Conway Garden Club. In 2005 she was named Friend of the Year for the Faulkner County Friends of the Library as well as serving on many other boards and committees throughout her lifetime. Maybeth truly had the gift of hospitality hosting Younglife, church and civic groups in her home throughout the years.

A service in celebration of Maybeth's life will be held at 10:00 am, May 31, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Conway Younglife, P.O. Box 551, Conway, AR. 72033 or Conway Cradle Care, 2400 Prince St. Conway, AR. 72034



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Barbara Reinke
Denton, TX
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Friday, August 10, 2018

I met Maybeth way back in the eighties. She was a precious women and I will never forget her. My deepest condolences to her family.

Bob Barham
Conway, AR
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Friday, June 1, 2018

Lance,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Joel Schmidt
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Our thoughts are with your family. Mrs Johnston was a special person.

Suzanne Hansen
Frisco, TX
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Sheryl, Lance, and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Your mother was such an amazing person. We are honored to know her and will cherish our memories of her.
Love, Suzanne and Chris Hansen

Cathy Stamps Alley
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

I knew Mrs. Johnston from working in the UALR Business Office in the 70's. She was a very sweet woman. My deepest sympathy to the family🙏

Brock,, Lulu and John Thompson
Conway, AR
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Friday, May 25, 2018

We are deeply sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. Brock was so fond of her. Deepest sympathy to you and yours.

Annette Stroud
Denver, CO
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Thursday, May 24, 2018

Maybeth was one of the best managers I ever had. She taught me about how to treat people. She never asked us to do anything she wasn't willing to do herself. And she encouraged me in my endeavors.

Dawn
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Thursday, May 24, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time. I hope the words at Rev.21:4 bring you comfort. It says: "God will wipe out every tear from their eyes,and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

Jan and Cecil Suitt
Greenbrier, AR
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

So sorry to hear about Mrs. Maybeth. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was so sweet. Praying for God’s comfort, peace, and strength for you all.
Love,
The Suitt’s