Johnson, Elvira J. 97 year old resident of Golden Valley, MN formerly of Little Falls, MN passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Colonial Acres Assisted Living in Golden Valley, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Grace Covenant Church in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Jerry Johnson and Rev. Greg Satterberg officiating. Burial will take place in Oakland Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. A visitation will be held from 10-11 A.M. on Tuesday at Grace Covenant Church in Little Falls, MN. There will also be a memorial service at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Covenant Village in Golden Valley, MN with a visitation from 1-2 P.M. at Covenant Village located at 5800 St. Croix Ave., Golden Valley, MN. Ellie is survived by her brother, Jerry and his wife, Tish; nephews, Tim (Beth) Johnson and Randy (Judy) Johnson; nieces, Lenore (Brian) Frable and Lynette Johnson; great-nephews, Jerod (Lindsay), Joel (Megan), and Caleb (Ariel); great nieces, Annalise, Tori, Clarisa (Max) Finizio, Krista and Jayden; and five great grands, Cali, Piper, Henry, Emma and Lars. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Dahlia Johnson; and great-niece, Brita Marie Johnson. Memorial gifts may be designated to Covenant Retirement Communities and Benevolent Care Fund. We treasure and appreciate the many friendships she made through the years. Arrangements with Shelley Funeral Chapel - 320-632-5242 shelleyfuneralchapels.com