Elizabeth Savage Johnson

JOHNSON, Elizabeth Savage, died at her Richmond home, "Laurel Meadows", on February 22, 2009. Elizabeth grew up in Eustis, Florida, with her parents, Nellie and Edward Morris Savage; and brothers, Francis and Merle. She studied journalism at FSU, and earned a nursing degree from Johns Hopkins, and a B.A. degree in English from VCU. In 1942, Elizabeth married William Richard Johnson, with whom she lovingly raised three children. Mrs. Johnson's 40-year career as an RN included public health, private duty, burn care at MCV and spinal cord care at Richmond's V.A. hospital. Her skill and compassion were appreciated by her patients, to whom she was devoted. Involved in historical research and preservation, she was a member of the Chesterfield Historical Society and its cemetery committee. Mrs. Johnson was also a member of Grace and Holy Trinity Church and previously the Church of the Good Shepherd. She was preceded in death by her husband, and is survived by her children, Caroline, Douglas, and Stephen (Carol), five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson was a writer and pianist, as well as a nurse, and she inspired love in those whose lives she touched, who also appreciated her delightful humor. With deep gratitude, the family thanks her caregivers, Tracey, Chiny and many others, who helped her complete her life's journey. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, in Hollywood Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.