Ernestine Austin Johnson

Ernestine Johnson Obituary

DANVILLE, Va. - Ernestine Austin Johnson, 58, of 3000 North Main Street, Danville and formerly of Java, died Saturday, December 3, 2005 at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Born Dec. 14, 1946, in Halifax County, she was the daughter of Maude Tucker Austin and the late Roy Isaiah Austin.
She was a teacher at Gretna Middle School and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Danville.
In addition to her mother, of Java, she is survived by one son, Eric Rodney Johnson Jr. of Capitol Heights, Md.; three sisters, Vivian Deborah Seay of Danville, Phyllis Antoinette Sekpeh of Nathalie and Bonita Austin Taylor of Upper Marlboro, Md.; and one brother, Andrew Phillip Austin of South Boston.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 9 at Elkhorn Baptist Church in Java with the Rev. Dr. C. Louis Motley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family is receiving friends at the residence of Maude Austin, 1240 E. Elkhorn Rd., Java.
Jeffress Funeral Home, South Boston is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Danville and Rockingham County on Dec. 6, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernestine Johnson

12 Entries

Sylvia Barksdale

December 9, 2005

I was sad to hear about Ms.Johnson.

I worked with her for many years at

Gretna Middle School.Her smile will

never be forgotten.I will continue to pray for the family.

Sandra Barksdale

December 9, 2005

I will miss Ms.Johnson for a long time at Gretna Middle School.I work

in the afternoon she would wait for

me everyday so we could say hello to each other.Her smile and grace I will turly miss.I will continue to pray for the family.

Beth Osborne

December 8, 2005

I have worked with Ernestine for 10 years at GMS. I will think of her everytime I park and will always think of the space behind me as hers. I am so glad we shared those moments. Thank you for always making me feel good and being a friend. To the family, God Bless You, she will be missed.

Paula Smith

December 8, 2005

To the family,

I will always remember Ernestine as a fun-loving, pleasant, energetic, and professional colleague. My prayer is that God sustain you in your loss and continue to bless your family.

Cindy Fulcher

December 8, 2005

My heart is heavy today as I learned of Ernestine's passing. Ernestine was a good friend and co-worker. Not a day passed that she did not have a smile on her face. She loved life and made life pleasant for thoses she worked with. She is missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you. I find peace in knowing she is with our Lord. My God bless you in the days ahead and give you a peace that only he can give. God bless you. Cindy Fulcher

Tamiqua Thornton

December 7, 2005

I MET "DOLLY" THROUGH MY SISTER FREDA, FROM THE FIRST DAY I MET HER SHE HAS AND ALWAYS WILL HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. DOLLY YOUR MEMORY AS WELL AS YOUR SPIRIT WILL LIVE ON AND CONTINUE TO BRIGHTEN THE LIVES OF ALL THE YOUNG CHILDREN AS WELL AS ANYONE WHO HAD THE HONOR TO INCOUNTER YOU AND YOU WONDERFUL PERSONALITY. WE DIDN'T SPEND MUCH TIME TOGETHER, BUT THE TIMES WE DID WILL STAY IN MY HEART AS SWEET MEMORIES OF YOU...........R.I.P.

michaelia burnette

December 7, 2005

I have missed Mrs Johnson in our class.I will try to keep up the standard that she knew we could achive!!!!May God bless the family and the friends!!!!!!

Julie Hunt

December 6, 2005

I've taught with Miss E for ten years and I will miss her. She could make me smile and would brighten my day with a story or understanding comment.

wanda white

December 6, 2005

"Dolly" was a very good friend in time of need. We sung in the Gospel Chorus together atBeulah Baptist Church. I will never forget that "alto" voice. She was also a dedicated teacher.

Wanda

Kiana Craighead

December 6, 2005

Ms Johnson was a teacher, a good friend to me, whenever i was feeling down and unhappy when i saw her in the hall, she made my day a joy, she was my favorite teacher even though i didn't have her this year i always stop to see her and she will always be missed in my heart Love ,Kiana Craighead

Lynne Huskey

December 6, 2005

Ernestine was like a bright star at Gretna Middle School. I will miss her cheerfulness and wonderful smile. My prayers are with all who loved her.

Sandra Rinkle

December 6, 2005

I taught school with Earnestine for many years; she will be greatly missed by students and co-workers. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Sandra Rinkle

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