Avis de décès de Dorothy-Nadine Johnson - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

ObituaryDorothy Nadine Johnson, 87, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends on July 15, 2009. She was born in Big Stone Gap, VA, on October 15, 1921, to parents Theodore Tabor and Mary Martha Tabor. She married Curtis L. Johnson, also of Big Stone Gap, in 1937 and they moved to Fort Myers in 1954. She was the co-owner and office manager of Johnson's Body Shop, a family-owned business of 50 years, until her retirement. She then enjoyed traveling and antiquing, and sharing the stories of her life. She maintained close relationships with relatives, many who affectionately called her Granny. She was predeceased by her loving husband of nearly 60 years, Curtis Johnson; and her daughter, Charlotte Johnson Busbee. Surviving her are two sons, Walter Lee Johnson (Jannette) and Kenneth Michael Johnson (Jill); and two daughters, Blanche Cowell (Michael) and Dawn L. Johnson (Stephen). Grandchildren who survive her are Cathi C. Wheeler (Greg), Joni Lee Callahan (Pete), Curtis Mark Viars (Krista), Charles Morrison Taylor III (Heather), Canaan Morgan Johnson, Lea Chloe Johnson, Zion Walter Johnson, Luke Tabor Johnson (Monica), Dorothy Alexandra Johnson, Clinton Busbee (Becky), Craig Busbee (Camelia), and Chana Busbee. Her great-grandchildren are Brittney Wheeler, Jeffrey Wheeler, Erin Callahan, Steven Walter Callahan, Delaney Viars, Alexander Johnson, Porsche Taylor, Levi Taylor, Zavier Taylor, Casey Sue Busbee, April Busbee, Calli Lyn Busbee, Caitlin Marie Busbee, Brooke Busbee, and Bailee Busbee. The family wishes to thank her wonderful caregivers, Diane Holley, Jackie Lane, Debbie Crawford, and Beverly Speikers who took such loving care of her as well as Dr. Chadha, the staff at Lee Memorial Health System, and Hope Hospice. Donations may be made in her honor to Hope Hospice at 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908.Visitation will be held on Friday, July 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral Home at 1600 Colonial Blvd. Funeral services will begin on Saturday, July 18 at 11 a.m. at Broadway Community Church, 3309 S. Broadway in Fort Myers, Fla. Graveside services at Ft. Myers Memorial Gardens will follow. Condolences may be viewed and offered at: http://www.harvey-engelhardt-metz.com