January 27, 2012 Evelyn Johnson, 78, of Syracuse, departed this life peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday at home. Evelyn was preceded in death by her mother and father, Frances and Frank Pearson; two brothers, Frank Jr. and Enouch Pearson; three sisters, Rainy Seward, Stary Belle Frazier and Hazel Dukes. She was formerly employed with the Home Health Aides of Central New York and the County of Onondaga Van Duyn Nursing Home for many years. She is survived by five daughters, Patricia Blunt, Roxanne and Kenyada Johnson, Darlene Fowler (Frank) all of Syracuse and Amy Johnson of Deer Park, NY; two sons, Jerome Pearson and Keith Johnson, both of Syracuse; 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one aunt, Lila Madison of Baltimore, MD; several nieces, nephews and cousins; her best friend, Jean Boatwright; and a host of loving friends including her Bellegrove Missionary Baptist Church family. Calling hours will be held Friday, 10 a.m. to noon at Bellegrove Missionary Baptist Church, 219 W. Castle Street, Syracuse, NY 13205, with a funeral service to immediately follow in the church at noon. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. To leave a condolence, visit www.dewittmemorial.com