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Reva Johnson Obituary
Reva Delouis Johnson was born on June 20, 1947, in Wilson County, N.C. She was a graduate of Swift Creek High School Class of 1967, Whitakers N.C., and furthered her education at John Tyler Community College, Chester, Va.
She worked with the Petersburg Police Department for over 25 years, Petersburg Health Department and an officer of election, city of Petersburg.
She was loved and respected by all of the employees at the Petersburg Police Department. She was a faithful member of Bibleway Christian Center for over 15 years.
Reva was preceded in death by her uncles, William T. Hines and Wilbert Hines, and aunts, Fannie E. Battle.
She leaves to cherish her fond and beautiful memories, her husband, Samuel L. Johnson Sr.; two daughters, Sonja T. Johnson and Janett L. Johnson; mother and father, Raymond and Carried Stewart; brothers, William Henry Leonard, Silas Earl Leonard, Johnny Ray Leonard, George Thomas Leonard, Edward Lee Leonard and Anthony Wayne Leonard; sister, Linda Fay Johnson (Michael) and Gretchen Tawon Davis Branch. She also leaves eight grandchildren, Avashia M. Parham, Chauntrell D. Johnson, Khari T. Johnson, Damion I. Johnson, Natalya E. Johnson, Qyasha U. Davis, Darrell L. Birch and Derrellka L Birch; aunts and uncles, John T. Hines Jr., Velma O. Williams, Willie Hines, Dorothy J. Allen, Ester G. Marshall, Edward L. Hines, George L Hines and James R Hines; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude for the love and kindness shown to us during this time and bereavement. We thank you all and God bless you all.
Homegoing services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Road, Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Jeffrey L. Reaves Sr., pastor, and Elder Michael Johnson, eulogist. Interment to follow at the Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
The family will recieve friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at the funeral establishment.
The family will also receive friends at the residence.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Johnson online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Reva Johnson
Dana Harris-Sanders
September 24, 2010
Praying for strength for the family. Reva will be missed by all.
Tonia Darrisaw
September 24, 2010
Heartfelt condolences to the Johnson Family from Greg and Tonia Darrisaw, former Petersburg Police Co-workers, 1997-2005 ...Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted
Tammy Cunningham
September 23, 2010
Her light still shines in each and everyone of us that she touched with her loving and kind words and ways. She will not be forgotten, but instead always treasured and remembered. Your comfort will lay in your memories, from the smile she use to give to the motherly tone. Celebrate her life for the full life she lived.
Sandie Rowe
September 23, 2010
To the family of Reva Johnson may you know that working with her was not only a pleasure but an honor.
Tish Allen
September 23, 2010
Let not your heart be troubled: ye beleive in God, beleive also in me. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his Purpose. May you find strength in the Lord as you grieve your Love one and Friend. Peace, Joy, Love, and Strength shall be your's all the time through Jesus Christ. Reva lived a life filled with purpose and, she truly loved the Lord and beleived on the word and knew how to Pray. May you find comfort in the memories she left in your Hearts.
Tish Allen
September 23, 2010
Let not your heart be troubled:ye beleive in God beleive also in me. I pray your strength in the Lord as you grief the loss of your love one and friend. God Shall give you all the things you need each passing day. Keep looking up toward Heaven.
John Richardson
September 22, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Alicia Munford
September 22, 2010
To the Johnson Family please accept my sincere sympathy in the passing of a dear friend. Reva always had an encouraging word for me and my children. May God give you the strength needed to get through these times. Reva will be surely missed.
God Bless.
Aubrey/ Lessie Reynolds
September 22, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF REVA JOHNSON, YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.
Joseph / Dorothy Marshall
September 22, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF "REVA JOHNSON" OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF.
WHITE DARLENE
September 22, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF REVA JOHNSON,WE WAS IN SHOCK WHEN WE HERD ABOUT THE LOSS OF SUCH A WONDERFUL AND SWEET PERSON WHOM WORKED AS AN OFFICER OF ELECTION FOR VOTEING. WE WILL TRULY MISS HER CONCERNS AND CONVERSATIONS. WE JUST WANT TO SAY YOU HAVE OUR DEEPIEST SIMPATHY AND OUR PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY. VOTER REGISTRATION DEPT.
Willie & Suzette Hale
September 22, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
MaryAnn /Joyce Ann Rollins
September 22, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Susie Bell
September 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bryant & De'Angelo Bell
September 22, 2010
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Jackie Welch
September 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
cheryl sober
September 22, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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