Johanna Windham Johnson

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To the family of Johanna Windham Johnson:

Words can't express the sorrow I feel over the death of Johanna. We started out as friends and ended up being sisters and confidants. We loved to go shopping at Big Lots, the swimming parties for her birthday, and just hang around and talk. Every time we said bye on the phone we always said "I love you and I'll talk to you later". My sister Aggie and I continue to love you all deeply. My Kaelina loved her and called her "Aunt Hanna". Now Aggie and I are dealing with the death of our mother as of 8-6. Life is full of surprises, but we must go on not because of it, but inspite of it. Eventhough it is hard to cope, they would want us to carry on. They will always be in our hearts. It is very hard to deal with because we are the flesh and they are the spirit guiding our every move with our Lord's help. I love you all dearly. There is Faith, Hope and Love; but the greatest of these is Love.

Mike, Katie and Family,

Sterling and I were so saddened to hear about the loss of your sweet and caring mother, Johanna. Sterling often told me of how caring and understanding she was and that she was such a wonderful mother to her kids. She helped Sterling through some hard times and always had open arms for him and others. Our family will miss her greatly, and I hope you know we are here for you and will help in any way. Remember she is with you always and her life lives on in yours. She was proud of her children. SHe loved you dearly. For the short time I got to know her, you knew right off, her family meant eveything to her. Sterling and I were blessed to have known Johanna.
Your friends
Lisa , Sterling Gentry

Maria, Wayne, and kids -- I am so terribly sorry for your loss, for all our loss with Johanna's death. I had not seen her very much in many years, but I will never forget the first time I met her in California. I think she was 3 years old? She called me "Merry Sherry", changing my name to something that made me laugh and feel good. I have told people that story many times over the years. My heart is with you always.

Maria and family, Johanna would have been very proud of how beautiful the service was and how so many friends and families were their to help celeberate her new journy of life with God. She will be missed, but not forgotton as we will always rembember her jolly laugh and beautiful smile. Sorry we had to leave so quick. Will talk with you soon. Love to you all. Linda Mae and family

Maria,

I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. She was such a lovely woman, and a wonderful daughter and mother. I always thought she was a doll! I'm so glad that she lives on in her beautiful children.

Love,
Eden Davis

MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF JOHANNA. I WORKED WITH HER AT EXCEPTIONAL HOME CARE AND ENJOYED OUR ASSOCIATION. I'M SORRY I DID NOT GET TO KNOW HER BETTER. BE ASSURED WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHR AGAIN IN GODS DEAR HEAVEN.

I think about the day Johanna said to me "If anything happened to Mommy and Daddy, I'd want you to be my Mommy and Daddy". We loved her as our own. Love and Prayers, Art & Vi Sumler

Mom, you were greatly loved,cherished,honored, respecte,loved,and joyed by all of us here that miss you. I don't think any child could have a mother that would be so giving, generous, and as amazing as you were. There are no words to describe the feeling i felt at 2:15 June 13, 2007. I was scared, nervous, but in some way I was happy. By that I mean I was happy that you were finally in Heaven. I remember you telling me how much pain and suffering you were in, and now your not. Now you can be happy without worrying what people think. If I could spend my last days with you over again..I'd do it in a heartbeat..but the last days that I really DID have with you..i will cherish in my heart forever..Mom i want you to know..that even though i am sad..and even though I may be asking questions..i will always know how much you loved me.

Today at the funeral someone said.."When you have a garden, and you have to choose a flower, you will go and choose the most radiant and beautiful one. Same with God's garden" That is what God did, he needed a flower...So he chose you. The most radiant, beautiful, flower in God's garden..

You truly are a radiant, beautiful, shining, happy, amazing, and generous person.

I love you..
And you will be missed.

Rest In Peace
-Katie-(Schnokie Moch :])

Maria I wish I could be there with you at this time. You and your family have always been there for me. I'm sorry for our loss.

There are no words that can express the sorrow felt by all those whose lives she touch.
I feel blessed to have many memories of us as children growing up laughing and loving.
As adults I both loved and admired her. She will live forever in my heart. So I won't say good-bye just see ya later.

Maria, we are so very sorry to hear of Johanna's passing. It seems only yesterday that we were in California, you and Tom were going to a function, and I babysat for little Johanna. I pray for God's blessings and peace for you. I know Tom was waiting for her with arms spread wide. We love you and will be praying for Katie and Mike. Bill Sumler & Dan Meyer.

We are so sorry of your losing Johanna. It has been a while since we have seen her when Michael played with Jared on the Eastside Baseball team.She was a true loving person that liked everyone. Her laughter made everyone smile and now she is smiling with Chief Windham who was inspirational in the baseball team as well. God Bless yall in your loss, Brad,Marlene,Jared and Cole Glaze

I am so sorry to hear of Hanna's passing. My prayers are with you all. May God heal your hearts in the coming days. My heart is with the whole family. (From the Uncle of Jana, Derek, Kaley and Cody)

There are so many wonderful things that come to mind when I think of Johanna. She touched many lives she will be missed.May God shine his light on you and your family to help you through this time of sorrow. Our deepest sympathy from The Swearingin family

Johanna so loved....we had a wonderful friendship ...I was lucky to know you ,meeting you right when you moved to Texas.We were wild and crazy... very close and dear to eachother.. :) !!! A wonderful time in our lives....Then we became wife's...then mothers ...I know you loved being a mother as much as I do :) keeping in touch on the phone and email we have watched our family grow....I love you ....goodbye dear friend....
To your family I'm so sorry for your loss.....she is a wonderful soul

My thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with the Windham and Johnson family for the loss of their wonderful daughter and wife. She was a very caring and giving person. I had the privilege of teaching her children when they were in the three year old class at First United Methodist Church. I was glad to have known her. My feelings are with you all at this time. Diane L. Burkholder (Ms.Diane)

Maria,
It saddens our heart to hear of the passing of your precious Johanna. Take comfort in knowing that she is well taken care of, for now she is with both her Fathers. Our prayers are with you and her Family as well. Jerrell & Lynda Wade

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a two special guardian angels to watch over you. I'm in such a state of chock to hear of Johanna's passing. Evan though we haven't been in touch lately, I would still think of her and the family. Johanna is a friend that definately made an impact on Joe and I. She always opened her arms to me, evan when I would pop-in unexpectedly. Please let me know if there is anything I,Joe or anyone in my family can do to help in any way!!! I am here for you.
My sincerest sympathy,
Cindy Kuntz

Very few people can affect the lives of those around them so significantly and remain anonymous. The activities and conversations I was honored to share with her have changed my life. I never realized how much until I reminisced about the times I had with her and her family. Mrs. Johanna treated me as if I was an equal. She was never condescending or belittling. In discussions she would ask my opinion and listen to my responses. Despite her superior knowledge and experience she gave me the chance to learn and grow. In return she taught me more than I realized. She influenced my outlook on life, work and family. My library has the reference books that she gave me and I still use them in both work and school. Mrs. Johanna has left a silent part of herself in every one she touched.