Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Bessie Johnson Obituary
Bessie F. Johnson CHESAPEAKE - Bessie Frances Johnson, 82, passed away Oct. 14, 2008, at Bay Pointe Medical Rehabilitation Center. Bessie was a member of the Living Waters Church of God, a faithful member of the Women's Willing Workers - Ladies Ministries and former Sunday school teacher. Also, she was a former clerk and Sunday school superintendant of the Benson Church of God in Benson, N.C. Surviving are her loving husband of 59 years, Kirby E. Johnson and her children Kirby L. Johnson Sr. and wife Sandy of Chesapeake, Garry L. Johnson and wife Louise of Selma, N.C., and Linda Gail Koester and husband Donald of Chesapeake. Cherishing her wonderful memory are her nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and her sister, Mary Horton of Coats, N.C. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Her funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bessie Johnson
1 Entry
Kathy Matkins Sumrell
October 17, 2008
Mrs. Johnson was a true and loving friend to my parents, Myra and Dick Matkins. She was a lady to be proud of and will be missed deeply by many.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Bessie Johnson's name
Memorial Events
for Bessie Johnson
How to support Bessie's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Bessie Johnson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
