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Iris Adam Johnson

1949 - 2020

Iris Adam Johnson obituary, 1949-2020, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1949

DIED

2020

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Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, Inc. - New Orleans

2120 Jackson Ave.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Iris Johnson Obituary

Iris Adam Johnson, age 70 was born on November 19, 1949 departed this life on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was a retired Supervisor at the U.S. Postal Service and also a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church UMW Organization and the Hospitality Ministry. Wife of Irving Johnson CMS, retired Supervisor at the US Postal Service. Daughter of the late Pamella Weber Adams and the late Bernard Denis Adams, Sr. Mother of Kerry Saul Rainey (Don Sr.), Wheeler Norwood II, Joannalyn Johnson Jordan (Kevin), and Shaun M. Johnson. Sister of Leslie Adams Griffin, Charles Adams, Sr. and the late Bernard D. Adams, Jr. Sister-in-law of Denise Adams, Dorothy Adams and the late Curtis Johnson, Oatis Johnson and the late Eddie Griffin. Daughter-in-law of the late Lena Johnson and Oatis Johnson, Sr. Also survived by 7 grandchildren Don Rainey, Jr., Ty Rainey, Koi Rainey (Emily Denis), Tysean Norwood, Madeleine Grace Johnson, Fatima Jordan, Akosua Jordan, her beloved dog Shadow and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews cousins and other relatives and friends. Due to government regulations, only a limited number of Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 5276 Bullard Avenue at 11:00 am. Interment- Private Burial at Southeast Louisiana Veteran Cemetery-Slidell, LA. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2020.

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Patricia Adams Moore

March 30, 2022

Forever in my Sweet cousin of mine

Deborah Hall-Gatlin

May 3, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Howard Morgan

April 12, 2020

Iris had a kind and gentile spirit, she will be missed.

Avis James

April 11, 2020

Our condolences to Irving and the family. Iris was a very caring and giving person. She will be missed at Cornerstone.

Joe and Gina Porche'

April 10, 2020

Lifting up the Johnson and Adams Family in prayers.

April 9, 2020

Mr. Irving, May GOD BLESS YOU and YOUR FAMILY
YOU were my favorite SUPERVISOR

CHERYL MCLEOD

April 8, 2020

MAY MEMORIES OF OF IRIS ADAMS JOHNSON BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS GREAT COMFORT .

Glenda Faulks-Adams

April 6, 2020

With deepest heartfelt sympathy for your lost. Unfortunately, I am unable to Express my Condolences in person.

CHERYL D MCLEOD

April 6, 2020

MAY MEMORIES OF IRIS ADAMS JOHNSON BRING HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS GREAT COMFORT.

freddie williams

April 6, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Melvin George

April 6, 2020

Offering condolences to the family may god continue to bless you and keep you strong during this time.

April 5, 2020

May the Holy Spirit comfort your family at this time. I will miss my classmate and remember her with love and respect. She was a child of God and now she is with her Heavenly Father.

Phyllis Brown Taylor and Lawrence Taylor

Clarence Anderson

April 5, 2020

Irving and family we will always cherish the memories we had throughout our lifetime all the fun times we had we will always love you and we are praying for you the family love always Clarence and Connie and family

Brenda Johnson

April 5, 2020

Praying for the family. Earth has no sorry that heaven can not heal

Gina Anderson

April 5, 2020

Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.

Angelique Jett

April 5, 2020

Condolences to the family. Praying for you.

Gayle Stephens

April 5, 2020

Irving, you and the family have my heartfelt sympathy. Always cherish the wonderful memories. Love you guys.

Paulette Gautier-Whitehead

April 5, 2020

May you be at Peace with GODS will that was done!!! Continuous Prayers for you Kerry Saul Rainey and Family!!!

Keila

April 5, 2020

Ms. Iris was such a sweet and kind lady,she is truly gonna be missed ,I am praying for her family at this difficult time.

Wanda Martin

April 5, 2020

Irving, Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and the family during this time of sorrow. May your cherished memories bring comfort in future days.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Wayne & Wanda Martin

Rhonda Charles

April 5, 2020

I will miss you dearly. You are, and, will always be a shining light.

Tammy

April 5, 2020

My prayers are with you and your family. Mrs. Iris was always so sweet and kind to me.

The Spathiphyllum Plant

Jolon Earl

Sent Flowers

Living Spirit Dishgarden

Adrienne Rousseve

Sent Flowers

Jolon Wilson

April 5, 2020

Rest in love! Mrs. Iris you will truly be missed.

Kornell Johnson

April 5, 2020

We love you and missed you.

Jossie smith

April 4, 2020

A sweet beautiful person

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Louis Saul

Sent Flowers

Keisha,Bree,Promise, Gabe

April 4, 2020

YOU WILL HE MISSED AUNT IRIS, REST IN HEAVEN,

The Spathiphyllum Plant

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Patricia Moore

April 4, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Patricia Moore

April 4, 2020

My prayers are with you family - ❤

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