Nedra Fern Johnson Schmidt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Nedra Fern Johnson Schmidt, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, October 30, 2017. She was 90 years old. Nedra Fern Johnson was born October 18, 1927 to Minnie Ravenscraft Johnson and James Lewis Johnson in Columbia, Mo. and was the 5th of 11 children. Nedra was a tireless, energetic worker who spent 30+ years in Civil Service; the last 20 years as the CHAMPUS Supervisor at Womack Army Medical Center. There was no insurance questions that she couldn't answer. She was also a legendary baker of Angel Food cake and cookies. Nedra loved to crochet, was a cat magnet, and a member of the DAR. Nedra was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 64 years, John S. Schmidt; a son, James D. Schmidt and 6 siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Jeanie S. Cottingham and husband, Tom; John S. Schmidt, Jr. and wife, Kathy; Ramona Arnold and friend, Stephen Walsh; Conne S. Moore and husband, Don; Paul J. Schmidt and daughter-in-law, Debra R. Schmidt; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life at the home, Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Unchain Cumberland Co. - The Big Fix, 2674 George Owen Road, Fayetteville, NC 28306. www.unchaincc.com or to the charity of your choice.

Nedra Fern Johnson Schmidt

October 18, 1927 - October 30, 2017