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McKenna Johnson Obituary
McKenna Shea Johnson, age 18 of Milton, passed away on May 31, 2013 at Vanderbilt Medical Center.
McKenna was a member of World Outreach Church and graduated from Siegel High School on May 19, 2013. She was an honor student and received the DAR Award. McKenna had a genuine passion for horses and was a highly decorated rider. She also enjoyed spending time with her dogs.
McKenna was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Arthur Johnson and Larry McGinn.
She is survived by her parents, Ritch and Guen McGinn Campbell; and Scott and Lauren Johnson; twin sister, Alanna Johnson, whom she had a unique and special relationship with; step-brother, Blake Gillum; grandparents, Lucille Johnson, Regina McGinn, Butch and Janie Campbell, and Carol Solomon; uncles, Alan McGinn and Neal Scott; and aunts, Brenda Mullins, Jayne Baughman and Sandra Hamby.
Church service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013 at World Outreach Church, 1921 New Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN with Rev. Allen Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, with friends serving as Active Pallbearers.
Visitation will be on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Please leave condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.
In lieu of flowers, friends of McKenna have established a fund in her name at Pinnacle Bank to honor her life and her favorite charities. Donations can be made at any Pinnacle Bank location, to the Lymphatic Research Foundation or Make A Wish Foundation.
Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, (615) 893-2422.
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Memories and Condolences
for McKenna Johnson
Ida Shapira
July 23, 2013
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers for your healing after the loss of such a special family member. I was exposed to McKenna only through the LRF bulletins, but always felt a bond with her since my daughter, too, must contend with lymphatic anomalies. May her memory be for a blessing.
Lisa Sanders
June 6, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting McKenna at my sister's(your neighbor Ellaina). I have heard so many great things about McKenna. I am truly saddened to hear about her death. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
John Hettish
June 4, 2013
This is truly heart breaking.
June 3, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Words can never express how we feel. We are praying for all of you. Our church has had all of you in our prayers.She has sure fought a good fight and now she has recieved her reward.Our love and prayers will remain with you. Greg and Sharon (Vaughn) Street,Kingsport,TN
We are so sorry for y
Dawn Barrett
June 3, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping your family in my prayers.
Hannah Ellsworth
June 2, 2013
McKenna was such a beautiful, strong girl. she never let anything bother her ever no matter the circumstances. she was a strong christen girl, who read her bible and pray daily, she is now at home with Jesus, pain free. she loved ride horses, she was so pretty when she rode. meeting her so many times, having fun at prom, ihop. she was perfect In so many ways. McKenna shea Johnson you will be missed, you are loved, now fly baby girl and become our guardian angel. you are absolutely stunning. ride free, pain free, happy.
RIP McKenna Shea Johnson. <3
Gail Hendrix
June 2, 2013
I knew McKenna as one of my students at Siegel. She was a delight to both know and teach. Her smile and winning spirit will be remembered. So sorry for your loss.
June 2, 2013
Lauren, Scott & families,
There are no words to express our sorrow in your loss of McKenna. Our thoughts & prays are with you during this time! God bless you & keep you in his loving arms.
In Christian Friendship
Bobby & Becky Sanders Hughes
Cyndy Stone Allen
June 2, 2013
Your whole family is close to my heart, thoughts, and prayers.I am so sorry for your loss.
Dr. Kimberly Shain
June 2, 2013
McKenna was such a joy to have as a patient! I knew her only a short amount of time but figured out very quick how special she was! McKenna your smile will always be remembered! May God be with your family!
Cynthia Pearson
June 1, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family. We didn't know her, but she was a beautiful young lady. My son who just graduated with her at Siegel was sadden to hear the loss.
Scott Tilley
June 1, 2013
Wish I could see you one last time. We had a lot of special moments together. Being your first bf and everything but you came into my life and put a smile on my face. You were a great friend. You mean a lot to me and always will. I will never forget you. You can finally rest in peace. You don't have to live with pain anymore. I love you and will always love you.
June 1, 2013
Scott,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
McKenna looks sooooo much like my Taylor. My heart aches for you and her mother and especially her sis.
Donna Morelock Wilkerson
High School Classmate
Ron and Rhetta Riley
June 1, 2013
We were so blessed to have known such a delightful young lady. Your beautiful smile will forever be etched in our hearts! Rest in peace my dear McKenna, you will be missed but never forgotten. May Gods comforting hand bring peace and joyous memories to her family.
Ginna Watson
June 1, 2013
God be with you all and may you find comfort in knowing that she is with our Lord!
Jennifer Riley
June 1, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May God grant you comfort in your time of grief and healing.
Your friends,
Josh and Jennifer Underhill
Jeff Duke
June 1, 2013
I never saw this young lady when she didn't have a smile on her face. She was truly an angel on earth. She always had a kind word for everyone and was a perfect example of a young lady. Our family will miss her.May God be with her family. Jeff, Lynn, Faith, and J.R. Duke
Kathy Bennett
June 1, 2013
In memory of McKenna and with love to her precious family
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