McKenna Johnson passed away January 18, 2024 in Prosper, Texas at the age of 23. She was born to Jeff and Lisa (Neese) Johnson on September 18, 2000 in Plano, Texas.
McKenna discovered her talent and passion for music at a young age. She actively participated in various choirs throughout her K-12 grades, cultivating her love for singing.
McKenna graduated Summa Cum Laude and was a University Scholar at Stephen F. Austin University with a Bachelor’s of Music in Choral Music Education, which allowed her to pursue her dreams in the field of music. She was the assistant choir director at Hays Middle School and Rushing Middle School, both in Prosper. Her dedication and love for music led her to achieve her dream job with Prosper Independent School District, where she made a meaningful impact on the lives of students through her musical contributions. McKenna was a devoted member of the First Christian Church in McKinney where she was part of the Contemporary Music Ensemble.
She is survived by her parents, Jeff and Lisa Johnson of Plano, Texas; brother, Dr. Trevor Johnson and wife, Deborah of Corsicana, Texas; brother, Holden Johnson of Plano, Texas; grandmother, Dorothy Neese of Parker, Texas; grandmother, Minnie Johnson of Columbus, Nebraska, and a host of other loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the First Christian Church, 1800 West Hunt Street, McKinney, Texas 75069. McKenna’s service will be live streamed at 2:00pm (CST). Go to the following link just before it goes live to view. This service will also be available on this link for viewing later. https://youtube.com/@FirstChristianChurchMcKinney?feature=shared.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in McKenna’s honor to help fund scholarships to Camp Sweeney as well as to assist high school students pursuing a degree in Music Education made payable to Edward Jones, 7801 Alma Drive, #109, Plano, Texas 75025. Please note McKenna Johnson Memorial Fund in the memo section Contributions will be accepted at the memorial service and may also be made via Zelle at the QR Code below.