Mrs Marilyn Johnson

Marilyn’s Journey Marilyn Elaine Truitt-Johnson age 55, made her transition at home with her loving sons at her side on March 3, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. It was on June 3, 1953 in Newark, New Jersey that Marilyn blessed the union of the late Eddie Truitt Sr. and Harriett Truitt. Marilyn’s Beautiful loving smile captured the hearts of her family who loved her dearly. Marilyn confessed a hope in Christ under the leadership of the late Pastor Simpson at the Dixmoor Community Church in Dixmoor, Illinois. She loved the Lord and his love was very evident in her life. Marilyn was united in holy matrimony to her high school sweetheart Timothy Johnson Sr. and this union was blessed with two handsome sons. Timothy Johnson Jr. and Tyrone Johnson. Marilyn raised her children under the admonishment of God. Regularly engaging in bible study with her children and her grandchildren. Marilyn lived an exemplary life pleasing to God that truly mattered. She unselfishly accomplished much and never complained of her situation. Attending Lincoln Grade School in Dixmoor, Illinois, McKinley Middle School in Harvey, Illinois and graduating from Thornton Township High School in Harvey, Illinois June 1971. Marilyn matriculated at Thornton Community College in South Holland, Illinois and later at Howell Institute in Tinley Park, Illinois becoming a Class II Technician. Having a deep compassion to help others, Marilyn always strived to share her expertise with her patients by showing them the way to improve their quality of life. She served 20 years working with high-level residents at Howell Developmental Center in Tinley Park, Illinois. Marilyn’s love for God afforded her a forgiving spirit and she never held a grudge against anyone. She will always be remembered for her mild mannered spirit and her wonderful sense of humor. Each of us will savor our own personal memories of Marilyn for she has surely left an imprint of her love on us. Her legacy and loving spirit will live on forever in the hearts of her sons Timothy Johnson Jr. and Tyrone Johnson. Her granddaughter, Loreal Jackson, and grandsons Kameron Riley and London Johnson. Her loving brothers Eddie Truitt Jr., Alfred Truitt, Luther Truitt(Renee), and Raymond Truitt(Jane). Her devoted sister Marsha Truitt-Brown(Willie). Her nephews James Fisher III(Jammie), Shelby Truitt, Xavier Harrison, and Jaleel Harrison. Her nieces Lisa Truitt, Tamesha Truitt, Gina Brown, Aaliyah Truitt, and Danyelle Fisher, her aunts a host of cousins, many friends and co-workers.