Esther Gorman Johnson, 85, of 501 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, Va., died on March 30, 2018. She was the wife of the late William L. Johnson. She was the daughter of the late Richard F. Gorman and the late Esther Craft Gorman of Lynchburg, Va. She is survived by three children, Kathryn A. Johnson of Glen Allen, Va., William L. Johnson, Jr. of Richmond, Va., and Elizabeth J. Kent and her husband, Thomas R. Kent, Jr. of Lynchburg, Va.; also four grandchildren, Emily J. Haden, W. Wood Johnson, T. William Kent, and Shelby E. Kent; and a nephew Richard F. Gorman, III. She was predeceased by three brothers, Richard F. Gorman, Jr., Clarence L. Craft, and Robert P. Hand; and a sister, Betty C. Brewbaker. Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of Marjory Webster Junior College and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Lynchburg. A private service will be held with interment at Spring Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made to a favorite charity. The family wishes to thank the hospice staff at Westminster-Canterbury for their care and kindness. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory, (434) 239- 2405 is assisting the family. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at www.heritagefuneralandcremation.com