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1942
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2009
Shirley Johnson Obituary
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6 Entries
Wanda B. Avent
March 3, 2009
Andrea,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers and I will continue to talk with God about your loss. Mothers are so very special and not easy to let go. I pray God will give you the strength and courage to go on. May you find peace in the many wonderful memories of your mother. Love you,
Glinda Smith
March 3, 2009
Andrew and family,
I worked with Shirley years ago at the Wildlife Commission and will always remember her sweet smile, happy disposition, and her love for Pepsi!
We always talked about our kids and other family - I too remember some of the Aunt Effie stories. She always made me feel welcome and very helpful to me with any work-related questions that I might have. There was such a void in our Finance Section when Shirley left. Shirley was a dear co-worker and friend to many. I treasure all the great memories. She was a very special lady!
Glinda Smith
February 28, 2009
Dear Andrew, Andrea and Gregory & Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear that we have all lost Shirley. We are heartbroken for all.
She loved you all so deeply and unconditionally.....with her whole heart and her whole being. You were her life. She gave generously and was fiercly protective of her family. I shall miss her good hugs and her wonderfully funny personality. She brought a lot of laughter to me and my family. She was one of the best and dearest friends that I have ever had.
Mary Adams, Shirley and I had a lot of fun together over the past twenty years and have many funny stories to treasure. We called ourselves Pinkys and the Brain...Shirley was the Brain.
She would help anyone with anything and she had the most cheerful, welcoming voice...it was uplifting to just hear her voice.
She was very loyal to me during some hard times my family went through and I was there for her when you all lost Cameron. That took such a huge toll on Shirley...I know she is with Cameron now and that she will remain in our hearts and memories, she will always be with us. When Shirley left us, heaven got a lot better, but this world will never be the same.
There was only one Shirley Bagwell Johnson, and she was one of a kind..she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She touched the lives of so many. May God bless her soul.
We will meet again Shirley, take care til we arrive...okay.
Sincerely,
Vickie and Steve Hendrix, Justin & Zach
Laura/Brandon Couch
February 28, 2009
Dear Greg,
we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Love always,
Laura and Brandon
Hilary Pearce
February 28, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kim Underhill
February 28, 2009
Ms. Johnson, Shirley, My Bestest Neighbor, my partner in rescuing all the cats of the world, my confidante, my very special friend, my counselor, my listener, my egg lady, that smile, that twinkle in those eyes that picked me up when things were tough, my "whatcha think about this?" buddy, My What would Aunt Effie do or say?, my other Mom when I need someone that was close by..............I will miss you, I will miss you, I will miss you! My heart is so very sadden. I was just reflecting on some of our conversations we had....I would call up and say; hey are you busy? Can I run over for a minute? I've got something I need you advice on....over I would come, the minute usually turned into a hour at least, but I always left with a smile on my face, cheer in my heart and the answer to my need. As you know, I am not a very good neighbor only took me 4 years to meet you...but our "neighborhood cats"- your "Blacky" my aka "Popeye" saw to it that we became best of buds. Before I started working full time outside my home = I don't think many days went by at a time that we didn't chat or compare notes on things. I loved to listen to your stories about Aunt Effie - That lady did, had the answer to, experienced lots, and could fix everything!
As we grew closer, I got to know your family. I first met Cameron- of course who I fell in love with immediately, then Gregory – the strong silent type and that day those boys were going fishing.... and you know how I love to fish. We sat there with your boys and chatted up a storm, looking at pictures of the "big ones" they had reeled in. Then weekly visits checking in on the fishing reports and catches became standard. You didn't know it at the time ...but you became my other mom...I would call you up...hey...Would you when you get a minute go across the road and see if I unplugged the iron?...Oh thanks mom! hehhe. You were always there, ready to lend a hand, give a hug, share a smile, and have a shoulder to cry on, laugh, talk and listen. I will miss you.... I will miss you .... I will miss you......
You made my surprise ½ birthday party my Mom gave me a year ago – complete. If you recall I said: I’ve got all my best buds here to celebrate with me… I introduced you as “This is my best neighbor in the world…..”
I will continue to look across the street, admire your plants, your Camellia’s – which always are prettier that mine, watch your beloved Jackie, Bud and Logan romp in the yard, chase them down the street when they “escape”. Keep all of our feline friends in line – Tracker over on his side of the street- and make sure he is “put to bed” when the Phantom cat comes calling, and be there for the family you so dearly loved as you were there so many times for me and my family.
Please know my very dear friend that I love you, will miss you and will keep your every so close in my thoughts and heart as I cherish the memories we made. I thank you for being my friend and you have made me a better person in so many ways. I hope and pray that I returned your kindness, love and friendship and made your life sweeter while we shared time together. I pray that you are at peace and are with the Lord in Heaven, with your dear son Cameron, your other family members that have passed, and the precious pets that you so dearly cared for and loved. It is my hope and prayer that we will meet again someday in the presence of our Heavenly Father, to share memories, catch up on things, laugh, smile, and to be neighbors again that are just across the way always there for one another.
In my heart….from my heart…..
Kim Underhill
February 28, 2009
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