In Remembrance Of
Jane Johnson
Jane (Velder) Johnson, 72, of Camden Point, MO passed away May 14, 2026.
She was born on July 16, 1953, to John V. and Evalyn P. (Kaminski) Velder in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Jane grew up in Liberty, MO and in 1971, she graduated from Liberty High School. She attended Missouri State College (formerly SMSU) in Springfield, MO, Park University in Kansas City, MO and William Jewell College in Liberty. Jane received her Associates Degree, her Bachelors of Science and her MBA.
On August 5, 1984, she was united in marriage to Virgil Johnson. After their marriage they lived in Liberty and in 1992, they moved to Camden Point where they made their home. Virgil passed away on November 24, 2021.
Jane retired from KCP&L in Kansas City, MO. She loved to sew, garden and her cats. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and friend and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents John and Evelyn Velder; her husband Virgil Johnson and her son Lance King.
Jane is survived by her son John King; her step-daughter Kimberly Treat and husband Jim; sister Lily Pilsl and husband Paul; brothers Michael Velder, Sr., and James Velder and wife Marian; her cats Rascal, Cammie and Sparky; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Memorial Contribution may be made to Purrfect Pets (a local no kill cat rescue and adoption agency) PO Box 3813, Shawnee Mission, KS 66203.
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Service Details
6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO.
Comments & condolences
3 comments
David A Moffitt
Jane called me 5 days before she passed. It is impossible to describe how it felt for her to simply tell me, “Goodbye, thank you for being my friend.” Our fathers worked together when we were infants, and while we attended St. James together with her brother Michael. Our friendship mattered beyond the fact that we had known each other for 70 years; that connection was enough to spark her incredibly kind gesture. Thank you, Jane, for being my friend.
Kathi Morris Helms
You will be missed, Janie. As Jackie said, she was one of a group of friends who had known each other since our much younger days.
Spread those wings and soar high and free. You will remain in our hearts.
Jacqueline D Stock
I will miss Janie so very much. She was a part of a group of women that have known one another since girlhood in Liberty. Our gatherings for dinners were always so much fun-loud and full of joy. Janie is the third of our group to pass in less than 2 years, but we will continue to gather and visit, laugh and remember our dear friends who will always be in our hearts.