Johnnie Louise Rust, 95, entered eternal rest on October 14, 2025 in Coleman, Texas. Johnnie was born on January 29, 1930, to longtime residents of Carrizo Springs Amanda Elizabeth Harding + and John Taylor +. Mrs. Rust is preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years; Willie E. Rust, parents, siblings; Edward Taylor, Martin "Biddy" Taylor, Terry Taylor, Lela Ballard, Novice Longenbaugh, and Ora Mae Smith.

Johnnie is survived by her daughter; Becky Thornton and husband, Steven, grandchildren; Zachary Vaughn and wife, Meaghan, Zane Vaughn and wife, Tarah, Zale Vaughn and wife, Paige, great grandchildren; Matthew Vaughn and wife, Kaylie, Zoey Vaughn, Felix Vaughn, Hendrix Vaughn, Molly Vaughn, son; Charles Rust and wife, Mary Lou, grandchildren; Trey Rust and wife, Laura Gail, Brian Rust and wife, Shanon Rust, great grandchildren; Kari Sharp and husband, Robert, Devon Rust, Caleb Rust, great great grandchildren; Kylie Sharp, Hunter Sharp, sister; Nancy Taylor.

Johnnie was a wonderful homemaker with extraordinary sewing and cooking skills. She was a devout Christian. She loved her church, her faith, her family and with her sisters, singing beautiful gospel songs.

The Rust family will honor their loved one on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, following the visitation there will be a graveside service at Mt. Hope Cemetery at 11:00 am.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of Leonard Funeral Home, 707 W Houston St, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834, 830-876-2119. You may express condolences, share a favorite memory and sign the guestbook online at www.leonardfunerals.com.