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Norma Holloway Johnson was the first black woman to be appointed to the federal bench in Washington and she is the only woman ever to serve as chief judge at the court. She gained national prominence when she oversaw the grand jury investigation into President Bill Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky.
The courthouse issued a statement Monday saying Johnson died Sunday at her brother's home in Lake Charles, La. Court officials said they did not know the cause. Johnson was born in 1932.
Johnson was appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 and served as chief from 1997 to 2001.
The current chief, Judge Royce C. Lamberth, said Johnson's "groundbreaking legal career" was an inspiration.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
84 Entries
James Earl Yarrell
September 30, 2011
Mrs johnson wonderful woman and trail blazers.Woman of inspiration set standars for African American women and men can do.
September 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.Link Norma was a trailblazer who will be missed by many.
Dolores Cummings,Silver Spring,Md
Hattie Irving
September 26, 2011
Wonderful woman and Trail Blazers May She Rest In Peace
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Dee Brooker
September 25, 2011
You were the woman of great inspirations that gave great expectations. You were my role model that gave me hope.
Rest In Peace, Dee Brooker, Cols. Ga.
Kimm Gorman
September 24, 2011
RIH Woman of Inspiration! You have set the standards for what African-American women in this country can do. You are a trailblazer and a woman of courage. You're work must continue.
Corletta Hardy
September 24, 2011
To the family and friends of Mrs.Johnson may the grace of God cover you all.We bless God for the years he gave her own life we bless God for allowing her to make a great accomplishment in the world by being point the first Africian Americian woman to serve own the bench.May her soul rest in peace and may the almighty God put his arms around her family&friends and let them know everything is going to be alright.Heaven was missing an angel.Sweeping due for a night but joy comes in the morning.
September 24, 2011
please accept my condolences,its never easy for us to accept the thought of death, ours or anyones as the scriptures tell us we were meant to live forever what a wonderful hope for the future, i always find comfort in the scripture at john 6,40 hope you do as well.
September 24, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to Judge Johnson's family. May the God of all comfort provide you the strength needed a this time to cope with your loss. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)
Marjorie Murphy
September 23, 2011
Sincere Sympathy to Judge Johnson's family and friends. We worked together in the early 80's when she first became a Federal Judge, and she's always had a special place in my heart. She was such an inspiration and such a joy to work with. Rest in Peace, Judge.
Ronald Raye
September 23, 2011
I read Judge Johnson's obit in the NY Times which mentioned as she began her practice as an attorney for the federal government she was refused by the current Chief Judge to address the court because of her race.It's ironic that years later she would become the Chief Judge of this same federal court that refused her based on race.Judge Johnson was a pioneer not just for women but for her race also. May Judge Johnson's family find comfort & solace knowing she blazed a trail for many others to follow in her foot steps,making the transition much easier.
GWEN BONNER
September 23, 2011
MY CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU AT THE DIFFICULT TIME.
MAY OUR LOVING LORD COMFORT AND CONSOLE YOU.
MAY YOU CHERISH THE MANY MEMORIES AND THE LOVE SHE LEFT IN YOUR HEART.
WITH SYMPATHY
September 23, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 23, 2011
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Holloway family. I have known Norma since our childhood at Second Ward Colored High School in Lake Charles, La.
Betty Holliday-Moody
Springfield, Ma.
Lindsay Geiger
September 23, 2011
May God be with the family of Chief Judge Norma Holloway Johnson. It was a Blessing to have a strong Black Woman in such a high position.
September 23, 2011
May her loving memories alway be in the hearts of family and friends in this time of sorrow.And may the GOD of comfort, comfort you in your grief. (Psalm 46:1) Atlanta,Ga.
September 23, 2011
Thank you God for sharing Norma Holloway Johnson with us. I felt safe while serving on GJ97-2. Now that her work is complete here on earth, please grant her peace, and unspeakable joy. Freda Alexander (Washington, DC)
Irma Welch
September 22, 2011
May God bless the family at this time of sorrow. Honorable Holloway Johnson was my 8th grade English teacher. I will never forget her. She was then attending school herself to beocme a judge. She was such a great, and powerful inspiration.
Theresa Campbell
September 22, 2011
May the God of all comfort give you peace during this time of sorrow.
Brenda Adams
September 22, 2011
May God keep you and yours wrapped in his bosom during this trying time. Such a great person to have as an guardian angel.
T. Monique Peoples
September 22, 2011
Thank God for her life, her accomplishments, and the example that she set for other professional women of color. May God continue to strengthen her family during this time of sorrow.
Laurie Murdock
September 22, 2011
Thank GOD for this trailblazer for African American women. I thank her family for sharing this great life with this country. Bless you during this time and may you find peace.
September 21, 2011
May God love be with the family during this time.
Mary in Virginia.
G. Addison
September 21, 2011
What a shining example she set for women from all walks of life.
Micheal L. Nesbitt
September 21, 2011
My sincere condolence...
Micheal L. Nesbitt
Burbank,CA.
RONNIE WINSTON
September 21, 2011
I LIFE WELL LIVED
Josephine Doss
September 21, 2011
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
DARRELL JACKSON
September 21, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Henryk Zaleski
September 21, 2011
Rest in peace.
Dr Paul Henry
September 21, 2011
To the beloved Family,
Our prayers and love are extended to you on your lose. May her legacy, life and love comfort you through your grief.
Know that her life has impacted and will impact so many people for generation to come and she is the epitomy of determination, dedication and devotion.
September 21, 2011
My condolences to the family. May God our Father and Jesus Christ show you his kindness and mercy and give you Great peace of heart and mind 1 Timothy 1:2
marcie jimenez
September 21, 2011
my condolences to norma's family
S C Randolph
September 21, 2011
To the Family:
May your fond memories of a positive, effective, and educated life lived bring you peace and lessen the saddness that you are going through.
Take comfort in knowing that in a little while He that will come, and will not tarry and His trumpet will awake those who slumber and sleep.
CAROLYN
September 21, 2011
CONTINUED BLESSINGS TO THE FAMILY!
MAY GOD BLESS YOU!
Jane Dowling
September 21, 2011
God bless you and your loved ones.
Barbara Teller
September 21, 2011
TO.Family&friends, I,would like to express my condolences,And let everyone know that your love one will never be forgotten .A heavenly light will always shine down for all to feel and see filled with her inspiration and love to confort your hearts.May God Bless your family always.
Ray & Nadine Littles, Jr.
September 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with this family. Thank you Mrs. Johnson for your contributions in making a difference, and leaving a great legacy.
Mary Phillips
September 21, 2011
I have fond memories of Judge Norma Holloway Johnson. May she rest in well deserved peace. May her family be comforted in knowing that not only was she a trailblazer, but she was respected and liked by many people.
Mr. & Mrs Carlton Arvie Jr.
September 21, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
September 21, 2011
God bless you Normal Holloway Johnson. We are thinking about you here in Savannah.
The Long Family
September 21, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
C,S.
September 21, 2011
Norma was a hard working women may her example be remember.May the God of all comfort and love be with her family.John5:28,29.
Reed Family
September 21, 2011
Our sincere sympathy to the entire family and friends. She made a difference in so many lives. I know she will be missed. May knowing others care give you a measure of comfort, may the God of all tender mercy who see your tears comfort you all in this most sorrowful time.
Nahum 1:7
Mr and Mrs
September 21, 2011
Our condolence to the family. We appreciated her hard work and determination. Rest assured true justice will prevail with regard to all human suffering.- Romans 5:12, 19,21
Daniels Family
September 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family. We offer our deepest condolences. May your many fond memories of her full life bring you all comfort. And may the "Father of tender mercies, and God of all comfort," help to ease your grief.
Y.A.
September 21, 2011
Along with the many fond memories of your loved one, may you take comfort in knowing that others care. May the God of all comgort give you the strength to endure. Phil4:13
B. Jackson
September 21, 2011
Norma, we miss you so much. We'll remember you always. You are now reunited with the family and Moma :).
Love from all of your cousins in California
(I learned so much from both you & Julius. I'll never forget you. Cousin Bianca)
ETHEL GORDON
September 21, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tee Holloway
September 20, 2011
Thank you all for your words of comfort.
I am Norma's niece. As I read these posting, it warms my heart & the tears flow. I knew her as Aunt Nonnie...she was my best friend. You just don't know what this means. The Holloway/Johnson family appreciates you all.
Much love
Johnny Thompson
September 20, 2011
Dear Cousin Norma,
You have done God's will and served your country well, with dignity and integrity.
Your work and conscious commitment to what is right will always be remembered
by your peers and those young lives that you touched, that they too, will want to follow in your footsteps as a leader and a champion for justice.
Now that you are in heaven, you are once again reunited with those that have gone before you, especially your longtime husband Julius, a tower of power in his own right as a Federal Judge and our mom, Sister Baby.
God's Kingdom Is Yours,
The Thompson Family
Barbara Hymes Farrington
September 20, 2011
I want the family to know that I am deeply saddened by the death of Norma Holloway Johnson. Although she is very well known in the Washington, DC area for her career as a judge, I fondly remember her as my 8th grade homeroom and English teacher at Taft Jr. High 1962/63. Her memory will always be with me as a caring, no nonsense teacher that, as I look back, made a profound impact in my life. Sincerely,
September 20, 2011
I as a former courtroom clerk in the DC Superior Court had the pleasure of working with Judge Johnson many times. I/we join in with the many condolences for a grand lady..Bernice & Walter Watson.(Temple Hills MD)
D Wendell
September 20, 2011
Norma, Thank you so much for all your hard work and time you gave our country.
May you Rest in Peace.
Reba Tisdale
September 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 20, 2011
Condolences..
Judges are special, especially, Judge Norma Holloway Johnson.
Court Security Officer (CSO USDC)
Levet Brown, Jr.
Forestville, Maryland
Emma Jean
September 20, 2011
Dear Family and Friends of Miss Norma,
Take comfort in God's promise stated at Isaiah 41:10,"I will really help you, I will keep fast hold of you with my right hand."
Sorry for your loss.
Warm christian love
September 20, 2011
My condolences to the family and friend of ,Judge Johnson's family
May you all know that our Heavenly father is close to all those who are broken at heart and those who are crushed in spirit He saves. May those wonderful memories of her linger on in your hearts and minds.
Thomas Graham
September 20, 2011
My deepest sympathy is extended to the Holloway/Johnson family. Judge Johnson is a pioneer in the field of law, especially for the Black community. Rest in Peace, Judge Johnson.
Harts
September 20, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences to Judge Johnson's family. We were so sorry to hear of her passing. May our Heavenly Father, the God of tender mercies and comfort be with you all. With deep sympathy,
Marilynn
September 20, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ms. Johnson. I know that there are no words to say at this time accept to let you know that the thoughts of many are with you in this time of sorrow.-Romans 15:4
Debrs P Williams
September 20, 2011
Your work that you have done will speak for you. Our prayers and thoughts be with the family , know that this world was not her home. She was just a vessel used by God to pave the way for the future. Cry if you must , but not as one who has no hope . Daniel & Debra P Williams & Fmly
Shirley Thomas
September 20, 2011
I will print this article and keep for Black history for my children and their children I am so proud of your family member GOD sent her to be the best that she can be praise the Lord!!! GOD rest her soul in Jesus name I pray!!!
September 20, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family.
September 20, 2011
A Prayer for The Family During This Time Of Sorrow. Lord Thank You For Sending us Great Women.Rest In Peace Mrs.Johnson
S. Walker
September 20, 2011
Thank you for beig a outstanding frist. MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS.
Min. Ruby Kaiglear-Paynes
September 20, 2011
May the "Peace of God" keep you in perfect peace as you keep your mind stayed on Him.
Love In-Christ Jesus
Cleola Johnson
September 20, 2011
Thank you for being a trailblazer! I am sorry for your loss and will remember the family in prayer.
September 20, 2011
Lord thank you for sending us so many great role models, rest in peace Ms. Johnson.
B Jones
September 20, 2011
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Johnson. My condolences to the family. ~Daniel 12:2~
Annette
September 20, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jones Family
September 20, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Johnson family. May your memories of a life well lived bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time. 2 Cor. 1:3,4
September 20, 2011
Thank you for opening doors for so many of us that follow in your footsteps. Blessings to you and your family.
September 20, 2011
The names of many such pioneers should be on the tips of all our tongues.
September 20, 2011
All the best to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you as you cope with your loss. (2 Cor. 3:1)
Gail
September 20, 2011
Thank You for being there. God Bless, again thank you.
September 20, 2011
Many blessings to this family. This Pioneer was the same age as my mother. I have nothing but respect for this lady. She was a Trail Blazer for many. I pray she is at rest now and has much peace.
Sleep on Angel. We are all on our way.
With much sympathy,
Dorothy Veal-Christmas
Weyanoke, LA
Jamie Toomer-Reichert
September 20, 2011
Thank you for making a differnces
Pastor Harold W. Kuykendall I.
September 20, 2011
Wow!!!
What a Legacy! Prayers go out to the family of such a Powerful Pioneer!
Respectfully,
September 20, 2011
God Bless
steven stancia
September 20, 2011
R.I.P.
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