Delores Hughes Johnston, 90, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. She was born September 27, 1932 in Conway, a daughter of the late Julian Walker and Julia Mae Calhoun Hughes.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Ernest W. Johnston Jr; daughter. Melanie Maine Johnston; sister, Carolyn H McLain; brother, James Walker Hughes; daughter in law, Joye Hendrick Johnston and son-in-law, William R. "Ray" Cannon and grandson, Will Cannon.

Granny as she was lovingly called, loved cooking and caring for her family. She enjoyed watching all sports. She spent many hours at ballparks watching her grandsons play baseball. She was a member of Antioch UMC.

Delores is survived by her children, Cynthia J. Cannon, Ernest W. (Woody) Johnston III (Marie); Mary J. Altman (Mike); grandchildren, Chuck Johnston, Jodi J. Cox (Michael), Robbie Cannon, Kent Altman (Lindsey), Clay Altman (Kirby), Johnston Long and Hughes Long (Erin); great grandchildren, Dalton Johnston, Peyton Johnston, Brandon Cox, Hayden Long, Reid Cannon, Jesse Cox, Brenton Long, Andersen Altman, Mary Hendrick Altman and Brayton Long; one brother, J. Odell Hughes (Juanita), and many other family and friends who will miss her.

A Graveside Services will be held at 3pm Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Antioch UMC Cemetery with the Rev. Darrell Ricketts officiating.

The family will receive friends after the service.

Memorials may be made to Antioch UMC 5526 Antioch Road Conway S.C. 29527.

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Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.