Johnnie Jean Burton Rahm (formerly Commander) passed away Jan. 8, 2017 in Alexander City. She was born in Electric Mills, Mississippi, the daughter of Davis Shelton Burton and Amelia Boyd Burton. Johnnie grew up in Tuscaloosa but spent most of her life in Decatur. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rahm and granddaughter, Bethany Commander Berry. Survivors include two sons and one daughter, David Miller Commander (Lynn) of Alexander City, Steve Randolph Commander (Lee) of Fairhope, Amelia Jean Commander Foley (Bill) of Coppell, Texas; five grandchildren, Lisa Peffer, Daniel Commander, Stephen Commander, Brendan Foley and Liam Foley; four great-grandchildren, Brooklynn Berry, Riley Peffer, Dalton Peffer and Chase Commander. A cherished brother, Davis S. Burton, Jr. (Frankie) of Tuscaloosa, as well as nieces and nephews.Graveside services will be held on Jan. 14, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery in Decatur with Roselawn Funeral Home directing. Johnnie was a graduate of the University of Alabama. She worked for Brungart Equipment in Decatur for over 24 years. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church from 1964 to 2013, where she was a member of Builders Sunday school class, United Methodist Women’s Society, Hugs Ministry, volunteer secretary and served on the board. She was a member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce where she also served as a board member. She also volunteered for Meals on Wheels.
Johnnie enjoyed playing bridge and was an avid Alabama football and Atlanta Braves baseball fan. She was a gifted cook who had an endearing laugh and sweet, loving disposition. Johnnie adored her family and cherished her friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to The Exceptional Foundation of the Gulf Coast, P.O. Box 1267, Fairhope, AL 36533 or Central United Methodist Church, 616 Jackson St SE, Decatur, AL 35601.
