Frances "Fran" Elizabeth Johnston, 59, of California, MD passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 24, 2018 in California, MD. Born on September 26, 1958 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Doris Bryant and Raymond Bryant. Fran was the loving wife of David Johnston, Sr. whom she married on July 23, 1977 in Melwood Church of the Nazarene Upper Marlboro, MD.

Fran is survived by her children; Natalie Johnston of California, MD, Janet Johnston of Lexington Park, MD, Susan Dyson (James) of Lexington Park, MD, David Johnston, Jr, of California, MD, and 8 grandchildren. As well as siblings; Raymond Bryant, Joseph Bryant, and Doris Hoster.

She graduated from Thomas Stone High School in 1977 and moved from Waldorf, MD to St. Mary's County, MD on August 5, 1989. Fran was a homemaker. Fran loved bringing joy to her family. Furthermore, she enjoyed collecting lighthouses and religious memorabilia.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD, where a Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers will be; Raymond Bryant, Raymond Bryant, III, Leroy Johnston, and Joseph Bryant. Honorary Pallbearers will be; David Johnston, Sr. and David Johnston, Jr.