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Diana Johnson Obituary
Diana was the matriarch that held her family together, known for her beauty and stature. Diana played basketball in college. She was a very dedicated skilled worker. She had a passion for cooking. As the third eldest child, she helped raise her five younger siblings and many nieces and nephews who all looked up to and respected her. She was a great best friend to many. She loved playing cards with her friends. She leaves a long-lasting legacy.
She is survived by brother Fred Green; sister Cherylann Oliver and husband Jesse; baby brother Larry Michael Johnson Jr. and wife Cathy; sister-in-law Josefa Layton; sons, David Johnson Sr., Dwayne Johnson; and daughter Trisha Higgins. She is predeceased by her oldest son Edward Johnson Sr.; and sisters, Gaydell Bailey, Ethel Harvin, Irene Johnson, Judi Mahdi and Barbara Johnson. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street, New London, followed by burial at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Repast will be held at the RAFA Club on Garfield Avenue, New London.
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Patricia Brown Langston
October 1, 2023
I am sorry to hear my friend passing I hope her family try to reach out to me Patricia Langston
Renee Dougan
March 11, 2021
Rest easy girlfriend you are in Gods care
Deborah Dickerson
March 11, 2021
This is my aunt and best friend!!! I can't explain the loss my life now has!! You gave me so much love. Even when I didn't love myself!! I will love and miss you forever!!
ME
March 11, 2021
My condolences to the Johnson family
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Katherine Allen
March 11, 2021
Yes beloved family for Our Father loves his children. Diana you are where everything is all right. Family we are so deeply grieving now and this is all good but Diana fought the good fight and she won the race. She is now home with the Father in The Land of Milk and Honey. There is peace, love ,no more pains and lots of family members there too. We as family know that we love deeply and hard, but God's love out-powers all of our loves. I love you cousin Diana (Yanna) but God loves you best. Rest in Peace Dear. Yes, we are going to miss you but there is no place like Heaven, your new home Amen and Amen.!!
Josefa Layton
March 11, 2021
Diana, my sister-in-law, my friend, you will be miss tremendously. I will keep the fond memories of your in my heart, especially the excitement you had when we went to the Stella Award in Vegas. Just knowing you, over the past 50 years you aspired to love God and respect others. David, I am always here for you.
Your sister-in-law/aunt, Josefa
Andrean (Tee) Goode-Ward
March 11, 2021
We won't always feel our best. We won't always say what's right. We have hard days. We face challenges. We feel disappointment, rage and hurt. Yet, we still know the truth.
When you remove all emotions what must remain is respect and undeniably Love. Yanna you extended yourself to so many whose arms were not wide enough to reach out as openly as yours. Heavy weighs every heart that grieves for you,especially the heart that grieves for their mother. Thank you for preparing me for this day I hoped would never come. I love you. I won't complain.
Alfred P Mayo
March 11, 2021
The Johnsons and Mayo's was close friend, when we get together it was so fun to enjoy the parents sit around sharing drinks, foods. Diana was quieted but fun once being waiting awhile we all cannot stop playing, the Johnsons now have loss Diana me and my families is so sincerely sorry, our pray for your family to heal, Larry Johnson Jr, the rest of families keep the faith in GOD, GOD BLESS Diana forever more.
Teresa Kinn-DuBose
March 10, 2021
May the Lord comfort the Johnson family during this difficult time.
Justin Ramsey
March 10, 2021
A great an beautiful black Queen i love you an miss you GRANDMA you changed me an my family forever we became family no matter the difference in color we became your grandsons an brothers to your grandsons RIP grandma... An i will never forget the thing s you did for me an my brothers.... God bless you an the family
Harvey Morton
March 10, 2021
She will be miss she was good friend for back in the day
Melinda
March 10, 2021
Diana made a mark on my heart the very moment I met her in Centre Al back in 2005. I have way too many memories to pick just one, I wint even try. My heart breaks for all that love her. I know she's finally at peace now. My prayers are with you all. We will forever hold you in our hearts and always miss you.
Melinda, Cain and CamiJ
Stephanie Btown
March 10, 2021
Condolences to the family rip diane.
Celestine Goe
March 10, 2021
Diana and I were great friends. We shared some happy times and some sad times but the times I shared with her will always be cherished. Rest my dear friend and sister your journey is complete.
Celeste
March 10, 2021
Diana and I were great friends. We shared some happy times and we shared some sad times but the times we shared I will cherish forever. Rest my dear friend and sister, you have completed your journey.
Connell Oates
March 10, 2021
God Bless her soul may she rest in peace, She God Her Wings, bro law Connell and his wife Mae
Tilden Higgins
March 10, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julia Whitfield
March 10, 2021
My condolences to the family. Met Diane when I came to new London 1963.very nice person.
Dieshylle Wiggins
March 10, 2021
Ms. Diane loved on me from the first time she met me. Always watching Kunta Kente and baking lemon pound cake. Peace and strength to the family
Cathy Sidberry
March 10, 2021
Rip my sista friend you will truly be missed especially by my dad continue to rest easy
Christopher & LaSonya Stubbs
March 10, 2021
Sending you all our deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one.
LaToya Carlisle
March 10, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Words can’t express how I feel great memories, long talks. You will be miss and loved always. Fly high my Angel until we meet again. Gone but not ever forgotten❤❤
Mary Faison
March 10, 2021
Sorry for Your Loss From Kollise Dowdell Praying for your Family. S
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