Lisa Whitacre Johnson

Date of Death: October 31, 2025

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Omps Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

(540)662-6633 |

Friday 11/14, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Celebration of Life

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Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Lisa to
Woodlawn Cemetery
P.O. Box 657
Cross Junction, VA 22625

Lisa Whitacre Johnson, 65 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Lisa was born in 1960 in Winchester, VA, the daughter of William Lee Whitacre and the late Joan Marie Whitacre. Lisa was a graduate of James Wood High School, Class of 1978 and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech in 1982. Lisa was President of Shawnee Canning Company a job she loved and lived for. She was the secretary of the FFA, former President of the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association, a member of the Woodlawn Cemetery board, Virginia Manufacturers Association, women’s horticulture society and, a founding member of Virginia’s Finest. Lisa was an animal lover, who is preceded by her cocker spaniel, Winkie. Lisa loved being a mom and grandmother and enjoyed above all else spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Craig M. Johnson whom she married on September 19, 1987, daughter, Kara Johnson DeHaven (Keegan) of Winchester, VA; sons, Kyle Johnson of Missoula, MT, Scott Johnson (Alexandra) of Winchester, VA and Alex Johnson (Hillary) of Winchester, VA; grandchildren, James Rhys Johnson 4 years old, Charlotte Marie Johnson 1.5 years old and her sister, Deborah Whitacre Olson of the Villages, FL.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 4pm to 9pm at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Come as you are and be ready to share stories of her incredible life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Lisa to Woodlawn Cemetery, P.O. Box 657, Cross Junction, VA 22625.

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Omps Funeral Home - Amherst Chapel

1600 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601

(540)662-6633 | Map

Friday 11/14, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Celebration of Life

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Lisa to
Woodlawn Cemetery
P.O. Box 657
Cross Junction, VA 22625

Lisa Whitacre Johnson, 65 of Winchester, VA, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home in North Myrtle Beach, SC. Lisa was born in 1960 in Winchester, VA, the daughter of William Lee Whitacre and the late Joan Marie Whitacre. Lisa was a graduate of James Wood High School, Class of 1978 andContinue Reading

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Eddie and I were so sorry to hear about Lisa. I watched her grow up to become a strong, intelligent woman She was a force to be reckoned with. She took Shawnee Springs to a level that is to be admired. My Grandfather, Paul Braithwaite, would be proud of the way she handled herself and her business. She will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to her entire family. I know William will miss her greatly . Ginger and Eddie Cave

So sorry to hear of Lisa’s passing. I she will be missed by all that knew her. Prayers for all of the family

The Johnson family is in our hearts and prayers. Lisa was a light in our lives, and she will never be forgotten.

I have many fond memories of Lisa from grade school at Gainesboro Elementary. Lisa was very kind to everyone and always had a smile on her face. My heart and prayers go out to her family during this difficult time.

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Wishing your family strength and peace during this difficult time, please accept our sincere sympathy. I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to know Lisa.

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We are saddened by your loss. We miss her smile. With warm condolences.

It was an honor to know & work for Lisa. The hardest working person I ever knew. The friendship we had was amazing. Its still hard to believe she's gone. You will be in my heart forever. Prayers for the family.

I’m so sorry for everyone’s lost really gonna miss this sweet lady. She was the best❤️

Lisa was such a kind person! I admired her as a mother and appreciated how she always welcomed Adam into the Johnson home and family. I know she will missed so much by many. My heartfelt condolences.

Forever in our hearts.

It was a great honor to know Mrs. Lisa. A hard-working woman she was. She was like family to my husband and me. You are forever in our hearts. Prayers for the family.

In Honor and memory to the best woman I ever knew, you will always be in my heart.

My family and I are sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was a powerhouse of a woman, a wonderful mom, and every interaction I had with her were joyful. Even the parent/teacher conferences for Scott and Alex! Thinking of all of you!

In memory of Lisa Whitacre Johnson, Carole Jones lit a candle

Lisa, was a very kind person, I met her through her dad , Our deepest Condolences to the family & friends Prayers for peace and comfort

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.