Simone Amardeii Johnson

I was thinking about her just yesterday! I was remembering how she tried to describe the use of the subjunctive tense, that it was like a feeling. It's like seeing a mist through gauze. For some reason, I have always remembered that. I was her fortunate student at WU.

I am so saddened by this news. I was fortunate to have been in Mrs. Johnson's classes & then majored in French. She was so interesting & inspirational! I am glad we could stay in touch over the years, & remained close friends. She was so much fun to visit & I still continued to learn from her. She even taught me how to really make an omelette.
I want to extend my deepest condolences to Niki & Sylvie & family. It was so nice that you were there close by all these years. Whenever I...

I studied with Madame Johnson at Washburn for over two years, not a French major, but an avid pupil. That was 40 years ago and, although only seeing her a couple times by chance over the years, I still think of her often and fondly, even quoting two of her favorite sayings to someone just a few weeks ago; "Wellll, you could say that, but people would smile" and "NO, you must never say that! People would laugh!" Despite not continuing my French education -- and, sadly, not visiting France...

Very great lady and wonderful teacher. Condolences to Sylvie, Niki and the family.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you Miss Simone hi my dear well I just heard have you passing I wish that I could have been there with you just know that you have a special place in my heart I remember the first day that you came to Brandon Woods you didn't want to be there and you would kind of cranky to everyone when I came into your room you are kind of grouchy that is when we sat down and talked with each other and became very close you will not hardly...

Simone was a very special person who accomplished a great deal in her life and remained full of vital energy until just the past few years. While I mourn her passing, I know her quality of life was no longer the same. She was a strong force in her family and her passing will be very significant. I only knew her in old age, butI found her to be an amazing person.