Margaret Ann was born in Henderson, Kentucky to Annis Pool and Wiber C. Bruce. She was preceded in death by her husband William Edward Johnson Jr. And her daughter Kimberly Ellen Johnson. She had 4 children, 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

Margaret Ann worked at Collins Radio for 23 years, where she retired. She loved working with plants and collecting antiques. She liked going with her daughter Kim to garage sales, thrift stores and estate sales.