Sarah Louise Johnson

Sarah Louise Johnson of Paoli Sarah Louise Johnson, 92, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, of complications arising from a pulmonary embolism. She was the widow of the late Thor W. Johnson. Born in Tryon, N.C. June 18, 1920, she lived in Paoli for the past 51 years. She was the daughter of Mortimer T. Clement, a doctor in the U.S. Navy and Louise Clement, a college professor. Sarah Louise has three surviving sisters, Lucia, Frances and Carolyn. Her brother, Toliver, preceded her in death in 1999. She was a member of Paoli Presbyterian Church, the Upper Mainline Woman's Club, the Southern Heritage Club, and various Bridge Clubs and Groups. She was a volunteer at the Philadelphia Chapter of the ALS Assn. and the Paoli Trading Post (Fox Chase Cancer research). In addition to her sisters she is survived by her children, David (wife Wendee) of Phoenix, Ariz., Eric (wife Lindsay) of Narberth, and daughter, Janelle of Paoli; and grandchildren, E. Campbell (wife Arzo), Ashley and Beverly. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Paoli Presbyterian Church, 225 S. Valley Road (19301). The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions be considered in her memory to the Thor W. Johnson Memorial Fund at the ALS Assn., 321 Norristown Rd., Ambler, PA 19002. Those privileged to know Sarah Lou knew a vibrant, classy, loving and caring person. She had a gregarious, humorous nature that brought warmth to any social occasion. She will be profoundly missed by her family and friends. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. The family wishes to thank her wonderful doctor, nurses and therapists for their compassionate care.