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Dorothy Johnson Obituary
After graduating from Campbell Memorial High School, she relocated to Akron and graduated from Akron School of Practical Nursing. As a L.P.N., she was employed at Children's Hospital and then from 1962 until she would retire, she worked at the VA Hospital in Brecksville.
She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a faithful member of The House Of The Lord serving in a variety of ministries. She had a thirst for learning and spiritual growth, and she touched the lives of many people with her love.
She was preceded in death by parents, Willie and Mary Smith; son, Michael Johnson; siblings, Carolyn Smith, Georgetta Span, and Alvino Smith.
She leaves to celebrate her life, daughter, Wilda Johnson; brother, Major Smith; four grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews and some very close friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at The House of The Lord, 1650 Diagonal Rd., Akron, OH 44320, Pastor Dennis Butts, Sr. eulogizing. Interment Glendale Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church from 11 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1495 S. Hawkins Apt. #203, Akron Ohio 44320.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Johnson
Charlene McDowell (Riggar)
December 31, 2012
Wilda,
I am saddened to read of your mothers passing. Growing up on Grand Ave, living in the days of innocence, not knowing what out "world" was changing into. Your mother was so nice to me, even pierced my ears for me. I will never forget our days growing up, eating your moms peanut butter cookies, drinking homemade lemonade, and of course dancing to her Jackie Wilson album !!! I read your tribute to her, and it was quite emotional, lovely. Wilda, I will always remember you and your mom. Someday we will see each other again.
Love, Charlene
PS Every Nov 10 I wish you a Happy Birthday!!
Marilyn Turneur
December 27, 2012
Dearest Wilda and Family,
I'm praying for you all. I pray that you will each allow the God of all comfort to walk with you, be with you and lead you as you grieve the loss of your precious loved one. It will be different for each of you so I pray you will each allow the other to grieve as they need to. I pray that God will unite your hearts as one and strengthen the bonds of your relationships. Give your lives to Christ so that you may see precious Mother Dorothy again - that would really bring her joy!
Employees [email protected]
December 27, 2012
Johnson & Smith Family,
There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP in Peace Mrs. Johnson.
Lester Epps, Sr.
December 27, 2012
Johnson & Smith Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Mrs. Johnson has been my neighbor for over 40 years and she was a lovely person, may she RIP in PEACE with the LORD.
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
December 26, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Tracey Bradford
December 25, 2012
What can I say? With my parents gone, she was my "go to". She poured her wisdom, humor,into my family and we are immensely greatful to have known her. What a happy time she's having now with the Father, probably has Jesus laughing!
Love Tracey and Clavon Bradford
December 25, 2012
To Wilda and Family,
May our God, who comforts and heals the broken hearted, heal your heart from the void you must feel right now as your realize that Mother Dorothy is not within your reach, touch, feel and immediate presence. We mourn with you as you make adjustments in life to carry on. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. When we all get to Heaven in that great and getting up morning, we will rejoice once again as we enter eternity to celebrate our Great King in the heavenly reunion. Soon and very soon! Our Prayers are with you.
Chandra Taylor
December 24, 2012
There are no words that can express how much My Church "MOM" will be missed. I thank God for giving me such a beautiful gift. The Sunday's and many, many days I have spent with her were precious to me. I will truly miss my "MOM" in the years to come. She was my Best friend. My joy and comfort is that she is in the arms of JESUS!!
Love you always,
Your "Daughter" in Christ
Michelle Shadie
December 23, 2012
To Bill, Buddy and the entire Johnson Family,
May the God of all comfort give you a peace that sur- passes all understanding. Mother Dorothy has impacted my life forever. Her legacy of love and mantle of prayer will live forever in my heart. See you soon Mother.
Sheilah Smith
December 23, 2012
Sister Dorothy was always an encouragement to me in words and in hugs. When she lifted me up in prayer through WWTIC Heart Lifters Ministry I always felt her encouragement through the added comments in the card mailed to me. The few times that I encountered her embraces they were always so warm and strong. She knew of a particular goal I was pursuing and reminded me to PUSH through. My heart aches and longs for her to still be here. I will missed that beautiful smile of hers. For the family of sister Dorothy, my prayers are with you at this time! What a beautiful Jewel Sister Dorothy was!
Annette Boykins
December 23, 2012
Dear Sweet Sister Dorothy; An angel here on earth now and angel in Heaven!!! Rest Well Dear One. Gods peace and comfort to the Family.
Johnson Wilda
December 23, 2012
To my Mommie,
There was nothing more precious in my life to have a mother like you. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your unwavering an unconditional love. Through all of my lifes ups and downs, I know that your love for me never waivered, neither mine for you. You have gone on to be with the Lord and I will meet you there one day and we will once again be able to share in the love of the lord that you always shared with me. As I held your hand when God called you home and you said to me I love you Wilda, my heart ached because you had to go, but my heart is filled with joy knowing that you are with the Lord. I will always love you mommie and thank you again for your unconditional love.
Your daughter,
Wilda
MEchelle Carr
December 20, 2012
God has called a angel home. May you rest eternally with him, Sis Dorothy..You were a wonderful faithful woman! My prayers go out to her family, she will be missed.
December 19, 2012
When the perishable has been clothed with
the imperishable, and the mortal with
immortality, then the saying that is
written will come true;"death has been
swallowed up in victory.I will miss
my prayer partner.
Carolyn Bell
Keith A. Spann
December 18, 2012
* Much love to the Greatest Aunt in the world. My Aunt Dorothy, LOVE YOU SO MUCH… I feel such a great Lost. However I know that you are safe in the Presence Of JESUS-CHRIST!!!
Love Always, Nephew; Elder Keith A. Spann…Warren, Ohio 44484
Williams - Johnson Family
December 18, 2012
Aunt Dorothy,
I say these words from all of us we love you with all our hearts. You loved everyone unconditionally. You helped us see the Lord though new eyes. I remember when we were small you use to take us to Bible school, see puppet shows, roller skating and afterward you would take us to the “Bunny” for dinner. Thank you for having such a beautiful heart and such a loving spirit; and showing us how much you loved the Lord. These words keep coming to me “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” because you were. All our lives we saw you lifting up the name of Jesus so with that in mind I truly know this statement is true about you “You have fought a good fight, you have finished your course, and you have kept the faith; 2 Timothy 4:7
All Our Love
Shevaunghnd L. Williams, Norbert Williams, Iris Williams, Rochelle Weiss, Tonya Williams (Akron, Ohio), Renee Ellis (Shawnee, Kansas), Cinda Johnson, Cinneaia Johnson, Frank Johnson Jr. Copley, Ohio
Tanya Ross-Lane
December 18, 2012
Ephesians 1:5
Mother Dorothy my adopted mother in Christ and friend. I will miss you. You loved others and me with a love that words cannot express. You give me love and saw the best in me that only could have been given by one who knew and love our father in heaven. Thank you
December 17, 2012
The God of comfort is near to those that are broken at heart, and promises us that he will undo all the effects of death, and remove death itself.
Jim and Roxanna Kavanagh
December 17, 2012
Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Master! We'll see you again by and by.
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