Christyl Denise Johnson
April 13, 1978 ~ March 15, 2018
Christyl Denise Johnson, 39, of South Hillview Drive, died at 10:24 p.m. March 10, 2018, at her home. Christyl was born April 13, 1978, in Gallatin, Tennessee, the daughter of Steven Ray and Peggy Jane Wilson Ruse Sr. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. Survivors include her mother, Peggy Jane Ruse of Columbus; daughters, Katlin Robbins of Madison and Sarah Lanham of Terre Haute; stepbrothers, Chris Ruse and Steven Ruse Jr.; and sisters, Tammy Harper and Amber. She was preceded in death by her father; a brother James Turner; and a sister, Teresa Littell. You are invited to view her video tribute,light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the internet.
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So sorry for your loss.
I just seen you and enjoyed having a conversation with you at Ginas memorial dinner last week so sorry to hear about your passing may god be with your family .
Christyl you were always a good friend to me! My memories of you have always been ones that have brought a smile to my face. I was looking forward to seeing you the next time you were up my way. Girl you were way to young for this ! Sending love and prayers to your Family and to your girls . Thank you for the good times we had , the laughter and the smiles. My heart breaks thinking of how things turned out. You have always been such a Breautiful and Loving person.
Gonna miss ya sis, gonna remember all the good times we had.. you was an awesome person and was always there for everyone.. gonna miss ya, love you Fly High
Well, we talked about this…what I would say when this day came. For once in my life, I am lost for words. I tried to prepare myself for this but I dont think thats possible! We had a lot of good times and a lot of bad times , which turned out to be funny so made it all worth it. I know your up there shaking your head wondering what happened. Now you have your pops and sister up there to hold your hand as you watch us all grieve your passing. Wont be the same here without you! I love you, too many memories to share…we were all crazy once As you always used to say damnit man! Until we meet again my sister from another mother! Watch over all of us and keep us safe! I love ya babe
My heart goes out to Peggy, Kate and Sarah! I met Christyl over five years ago and will always remember the way she could make others laugh and her big heart! My condolences!
I am so sorry for your families loss. I was surprised to hear of this news . We hadnt talked in like forever it seems . You were so excited for my new adventure in life and being such a great support . So now as weird as it seems I will be excited for you and your new adventure . Fly high and watch over those you cared about most .
I can’t believe you are gone. I miss u so much girl all the adventure that’s we had over the years and the ones we had planned… U my sister for life even till death….I love you and miss u so much…..till I see you again babygirl much love …Nikki..
Baby I miss and love you more than you will ever know. I as lost waiting on you next message not knowing when it would come. We just talked about me coming to fix your car and now I am making plans to come get it for Katie. When we got the call baby my heart hit the floor quicker than I did. We had our talk alone and I will keep my promise I made to you baby. I love and miss you sweetie…till we walk together again my heart is with you.
Sorry for your lost. God be with the family
Almost 2 months without & it’s still unreal. Visiting the old house & can’t understand why u aren’t still here. I hope u know how much I love & miss u, how much u mentioned to me & how bad it sucks that ur not here somehow. Fly high my angel, all the bs suffering is finally behind u, but for those that love ur beautiful soul will forever mourn u, til I c u again.
Mom, I can’t bare to live without you. YOU are my life and i lost you. I didn’t get to say “I love you” or goodbye. It hurts me so much that your not here.
I’m married now, mom. I really wish you could have been there. Dad took so many pictures. I miss you more and more every single day. Lately, it feels harder to cope with it. Maybe it’s the holidays coming up. I hope I dream about you soon. I need to see you. Dreaming of you always makes this dreadful feeling go away. I love you, momma.
Life’s been hard lately and I wish you were here, so i could just tell you everything that i’ve been struggling with. Its like your the only one I actually trust. Everyday I look in the mirror and I just see your face mixed with mine. You were the best mom even when you were struggling. I know you would keep telling that I need to keep going and get better, and I’ll try because i know you would want me to. I write you every single day, I feel like its the only way I get to talk to you. I wish I could give you the biggest hug and just be happy. You taught me a lot of things that I will continue to use in my life. I hope I will make you proud. I’m almost finished with high school and I’ve started applying to colleges. I want to be a Crime Scene Investigator. I remember you said that you hoped that I would be a doctor so i could help you get better. I love you more than life itself and I can’t wait for the day I’ll be there with you.