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Essie Johnson Obituary

LEXINGTON - A Homegoing service celebrating the life of Essie Mae Johnson will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Johnson passed on October 5, 2011. Born in Richland County, she was a daughter of Shelley Sr. and Leola Green Kirby. She was formerly employed with the University of South Carolina.

She is survived by her loving husband, Ray Allen Johnson; two sons, Eddie and James Johnson; her siblings, Ruth Blanding, Shelley Jr., John Henry, Jessie, Betty, Donald and Daisy Kirby; six grandchildren; mother-in-law, Sallie Mae Cannon; a host of nephews, nieces and other loving relatives, all of whom will miss her dearly.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State on Oct. 12, 2011.

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October 13, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family. Essie was a like a mother to me. She taught me how to cook, how to drive and and so many other things. It was 20 years ago when I was first introduced to your family and I still hold you guys so near and dear to me. She was a blessing and she will truly be missed.

Tammy K. (Washington DC)

Brenda Gardner-Simpson

October 12, 2011

Thinking of you & family during your time of sorrow. Just cherish your memories.

John, Revious Amaker

October 12, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

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