Molly Michelle Johnson Ward, 55, died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Hospice Care Center, Lexington, KY.

A native of Beech Grove, Indiana, she was the daughter of Barbara Fendley Jessie and the late John Johnson. She was a cook and cashier. Her hobbies were bingo, fishing and being on the riverboat, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her mother, she was survived by her mom, Judy Clem; three children, Christopher Pinkston, Kevin Pinkston and Tiffany Blackburn; three grandchildren, Natalie Pinkston, Kylie Pinkston and Elora Pinkston; three sisters, Susie Scherer, Regina Johnson and Shirley Weasner-Johnson; four brothers, Larry Johnson, John D. Johnson, George Johnson and Tracy Kraner; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles including two special aunts, Helen Spencer and Brenda Yazell.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her dad, Sonny Jessie and a brother, Joe Jessie.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home, 1120 Main St., Paris, KY by Sam Campbell. Burial will be in Evergreen Memory Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Kevin Pinkston, Chris Pinkston, J.D. Johnson, Bobby Ritchie, Larry Johnson and Tracy Kraner.

The funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Lusk-McFarland Funeral Home, 1120 Main St., Paris, KY 40361. The online guestbook is at www.Lusk-McFarland.com and a 24 hour funeral information line can be reached by calling 859-987-4387.