Beverly Jones Johnson

Beverly Jones Johnson

Beverly Jones Johnson passed away in Jacksonville, Fla., on March 12, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1932, to Carrie King Jones and William Shade Jones of Forsyth County, N.C.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, William Gregg Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla.; sister, Anne Baysinger; sister, Billie Erickson; husband, Eric; son, Eric Jr.; brother, Wallace Jones, and wife, Grace, their daughter, Lynda Jones Swaim; and the father of her children, Charles Reid Johnson.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen (John) Gorman; son, Chuck (Carol) Johnson; two grandsons, Adam and Matthew (Lizzie); a great-granddaughter, Ava; sister, Betty Strader; and many other loving family members and friends.

Beverly loved music and dance and was a ballroom dance instructor at Dorminy Studios in Winston-Salem, N.C., and a voice student at Salem College. After moving to Florida in the 60's, she enjoyed her experience as a Cub Scout Den Mother at St. Paul's Methodist Church, where the family were members. She worked at George Washington Life Insurance Company for 20 years, then in retail for 19 years.

She always cherished the friends she met along the way. She volunteered her time helping children in a school who had physical disabilities and special needs. An artist who loved painting landscapes, seascapes, birds, and studying new methods.

A celebration of life will be held on April 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Corey Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211.

In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution/donation to the City Rescue Mission or a charity of your choice.

Sincere thanks to the health professionals on her journey.