Patricia Ann "Pat" Johnson, 85, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away November 13, 2024 at Linden Court, North Platte, Nebraska.  She was born on April 15, 1939 to Leonard and Alta Rosina (Shindle) Kirts in Sidney, Nebraska.

Pat graduated from Sutherland High School with the class of 1957.  She married William "Bill" Johnson in Sutherland.  To this union 2 sons were born, William Jr. and Scott.  Pat attended Mid Plains Community College and graduated from nursing school in March of 1976.  She worked as a nurse at Great Plains Health and retired from there with over 30 years of employment.  After her retirement she continued caring for people providing home health care.  Pat loved her grandchildren, always attending their events.  She will be remembered as a kind and generous person who was always helping others.  She was very crafty and made many Halloween costumes.

She is survived by her sons, William Jr. (Marilyn) Johnson, Callaway, Nebraska, Scott (Susan) Johnson, Paxton, Nebraska; grandchildren, Tabitha (Daren) Keller, Michelle (Randy) Kippley, Robert Johnson, Rebecca (Daniel) Olson, Leonard (Schanae) Johnson, Lindsay Johnson, Lacey (Marvin) Matchett, Lory (Clint) Howard; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; along with numerous other family members and friends.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Sandy Kirts, Alta Marie Bench; brothers, Roland Kirts and Lyle Kirts.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.  Online condolences & live streaming of the service may be shared at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home www.adamsswanson.com .

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Monday, November 18, 2024 at Sutherland Lutheran Church, Sutherland, Nebraska with Pastor Teresa Moreland officiating.  Burial will follow at the Riverview Cemetery, Sutherland.  Visitation will be from 4 - 7, Sunday with family present at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family.