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Amy Johnson Obituary
Green Bay - Amy Crane Johnson, age 66 of Green Bay, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Born March 24, 1955 in Green Bay to the late Edward and Lucille (Huben) Crane, she married Bruce Johnson on May 2, 1975, at St. Jude Church. Known as a "hockey mom and grandma" for her son and grandson, she was also involved in many arts and writing groups and will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.
Amy's love of reading from a very early age led her to a BA in English Literature, emphasis in Creative Writing. Author of several children's books, poetry, and short stories, she also wrote award-winning video and radio scripts. An editor for Raventree Press, she also freelanced in advertising for corporate and professional sports teams.
She is survived by her husband, of 46 years, Bruce; children Paul (partner Jennifer) Johnson and Elizabeth "Betsy" Johnson, grandchildren; Nathanael "Nate" Johnson.
Family and friends may gather from 9:30 to 11:00am on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N Webster Ave, DePere, a service will follow at 11:00am.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Sheila VanderLoop and Unity Hospice, the Cancer Team at Bellin, and friend Cindy Smith Katz for all of the wonderful care and compassion shown to Amy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Brown County Library or Literacy Services of Green Bay.
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Sandra Shackelford
May 21, 2025
FOREVER REMEMBERED, RESPECTED AND LOVED. Sandra Shackelford
Sandra Shackelford
March 18, 2025
Sending my condolences to the family of Amy Johnson. What a lovely, kind and gifted woman your mother was. I learned so much from her during our writing group. Sandra Shackelford
Sandra Shackelford
May 14, 2024
I so value our evenings together sharing our writing with each other. You were so kind taking me in, teaching me so much. I feel you sitting on my shoulder these days encouraging me as I work on my memoir and poetry. Sending love to you and your wonderful family. Sandra Shackelford
Paula Jacobson
May 28, 2021
Amy, you helped me out many years ago, with a friend's drafts of children's stories. I didn't even know you, yet you generously edited the stories, gave priceless advice and inspired my friend and his team of friends to carry on. It was an honor to know you briefly and that you left a lasting impression on me. May you rest in peace.
Robyn Hallet
May 21, 2021
Amy was a generous supporter of Literacy Green Bay. Her love of reading and literature was evident and contagious. She will be greatly missed my many. Our sympathy to her family and friends!
Sandra Shackelford
May 21, 2021
Amy, you made such a difference in my and so many others lives. You live on in all of us.
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