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1931
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2020
Edna Johnson Obituary
On Sunday afternoon, September 20, Mrs. Edna Whitsett Johnson made her transition into eternal life, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mentor and friend that shared her love from the day she was born, Jan. 15, 1931 in Greensboro, NC. She was born to the late Norman and Mary Liza Hatchett Whitsett. She was a graduate of James B. Dudley High School, class of 1947; Edna pursed a nursing education at North Carolina A&T; she married Clifton Johnson in 1948. In their 70 years together, they were blessed with 6 children. Edna had a great love of her children and beamed with pride over her grandchildren. Surviving are their five children, Lt. Col. Girard Johnson, Ret., Mark Johnson, Sharon Lee, Sheila Robinson, and Ron Johnson (preceded in death by son Lt. Col. Wendell Johnson). Edna was on altar guild, helped with social ministering, hospitality committee member and PTA member. She loved her church and church family members. As a devout church hospitality member, she always wanted to make sure that those that came by the church or visited had something to eat. She was the same way for anyone that entered her home. She shared her love through her recipes and her food.
A private graveside funeral service will be held at Lakeside.
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Lisa Greene
September 27, 2020
Mrs. Johnson will truly be missed, especially in our neighborhood and community. She was a beacon that kept all of us strong. With all that was placed upon her, she continued to forge onward with grace. Now Grace was placed upon her and she is now at Peace. I will hold her closely in my heart.
Tony McRae
September 24, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Johnson family in the passing of monumental lady in our neighborhood community.may God give you comfort in the days ahead
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