Shirley Lavern (Holycross) Johnson

Message from Rich Misplon

I'm so sorry to hear about Shirley. She was a wonderful woman. It was so great growing up with her and Dick and the kids as neighbors. Being so far away I didn't get to see her much since I left home but when I did get to see her It always reminded me what a great person she was. I know you all miss her. I will too. Rich

A candle was lit by Julie Schmidt on October 5, 2017 1:12 PM

Message from Margy Dembski

Shirley first came into my life in 1981 when she helped me through one of the darkest moments of my life even while she was dealing with her daughter's serious illness. She was so caring and giving and so kind. She was always willing to help or to make you one her famous angel food cakes or Apple dumplings.
I hope she's now at peace. My condolences to all her family.

A candle was lit by Margy Dembski on October 3, 2017 3:36 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A Memory Afghan was ordered on October 3, 2017

Message from Maria Lazcano

I was an exchange student at Leman 89-91. I was not surprised to read she was an excellent baker... I stll miss the cake from the cafeteria. She had a sweetness that showed in her face. All my love and prayers for her and her family

A candle was lit by Maria Lazcano on October 2, 2017 5:05 PM

Message from Kay Rickey

Condolences to Shirley's family. Such a happy, loving lady.

Message from Michelle Schemmel

You will be missed Mrs. Johnson....Thank you for all your dedication to us Lehman students...Your beautiful Smile will be missed

A candle was lit by Michelle Schemmel on October 2, 2017 12:27 PM

Message from Mitzi Vaught

Mike, Beth, and family I am so sorry for the passing of your mother. I know how much she meant to everyone. We enjoyed her homemade sweets when you lived in Bloomfield! She sure was always giving. Love and prayers.

Message from Angela and Lauren Westgerdes

we are truly sorry for the passing of Shirley. she was an amazing woman with a huge heart who i was blessed to know. thinking of you all during this difficult time. much love

A candle was lit by Debby Pitts and family on October 1, 2017 5:40 PM

A candle was lit by larry and charlene thayer on October 1, 2017 4:09 PM

A candle was lit by Larry and Judi Cox on October 1, 2017 12:55 PM

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Will miss Aunt Shirley's sunny smile and out-of-this-world pies and cakes. She was a wonderful part of our family. So sorry we will not make it to her services but prayers and thoughts are on their way. Thankful for all the joy she brought to the lives of everyone she met. Her spirit will be missed. Love and condolences to our entire family and friends. - Larry and Judi Cox

Message from Traci Ritts Brown

I was a student at Lehman from 1986-1990 and I absolutely loved Shirley. I did service learning in the cafeteria as well and she and Kate and Esther totally took me under their wing from day one. I also liked to bake and they were so sweet to show me things and slip the occasional extra sunshine bar my way. She was so cheerful and brightened every day. I have had a rather extensive career in retail and was lucky enough to see and help her on several occasions after graduation and we always had such fond reminisces of those days. I am sure your family is blessed with a multitude of wonderful recollections of her as well and I hope those will be of comfort to you at this time. I assure you she will be sadly missed by many people including myself.

A candle was lit by Margo Bush on October 1, 2017 12:26 PM