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Laura JOHNSON Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Laura Lee Johnson, of 71 Ireland St., was born in Nixonton, N.C., in Pasquotank County on Jan. 27, 1925.
Laura departed this life peacefully on April 8, 2010, after a long illness. Laura was preceded in death by her late husband, Thomas Miles Johnson, a native of New York.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories a loving and devoted son, Thomas Douglas Johnson, and daughter-in law, Alesla Frazier-Johnson; three grandsons, Thomas Douglas Johnson II Christopher Frazier Johnson, and Troy Chandler Johnson; two sisters, Virgia Speilman and Lu Neal; one brother-in-law, John Speliman; three sisters-in-law, Helen (Jane) Etheridge, Dorothy Etheridge, and Mamie Kimbrough; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
The viewing will be held at M.E. Fisher Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 14, from noon until 7 p.m.. The funeral services will be held at First Baptist East End on Thursday, April 15, at 11 a.m. Service of Remembrance and Celebration entrusted to M.E. Fisher Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 13 to Apr. 14, 2010.

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April 19, 2010

Doug, Alesia and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May memories bring you peace and comfort.

God Bless,
Gwen Parker Martin

April 17, 2010

To The Douglas Johnson Family, I just heard of the loss of your mother. You all have our deepest sympathy and prayers.Bessie Pritchett Charity and Family,Hampton,Virginia

Tina Wallace

April 15, 2010

Doug, Alesia and boys, I was very saddened to hear of the passing of your loved one. May God comfort each of you and grant you peace. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Bryan Weaver

April 14, 2010

To the Johnson family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will keep you all in my prayers.

April 14, 2010

To Doug, Alesia and boys, our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Take Care and God be with you through this tough time.

The Shazier Family

George Augustus

April 14, 2010

Doug, Alesia, Thomas, Christopher, & Troy,

Our family is hearbroken by the passing of Mrs. Johnson. She will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

George, Muriel, Ashley & Nicholas Augustus

Carolyn and Irby Cotton

April 14, 2010

To the Johnson family...you have our deepest sympathy. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Monique Braxton

April 13, 2010

Doug, Your mother was beautiful! I remember her smile and cherish her sweet spirit! You have a gret legacy! God Bless!

Your sister, Monique

Nina Harris-Robinson

April 13, 2010

To the Johnson Family, may God wrap his arms around you for comfort and i want to share my deepest sympathy.

Jacqui Price-Brown

April 13, 2010

Not just my Aunt, but also my best girlfriend! Hanging out was our favorite weekend thing to do. We had great times and lots of fun!

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