J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Johnson, Lena I.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Lena Irene Johnson, 70, of Petersburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Herman Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Fry Swimler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilton L. Johnson, Jr. and two brothers Edwin and Ralph Swimler. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and the Ladies League Champion at Fort Lee and Lee Park Golf Courses. She is survived by her four daughters; Louise Whitley and husband, Tim, Mary Johnson and fiancé Johnny Stiltoner; Michele Slagle, and Linda Norwood and husband, Ron of Gualala, CA; four sisters, Essie Cain and husband, Billy, Florence Kanusek, Helen Wells and husband, George, and Eula Feteyla; two brothers, Basil Swimler and Teeny Swimler; seven grandchildren, Kyle, Travis, Crystal, Stephen, Belinda, Zach, and Gavin; four great-grandchildren and sister-in-law Charlotte Elder and brother-in-law Robert O. Johnson and wife, Val; and numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 1:00 PM in the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service with interment to follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

I am the step-daughter of Helen Swimeler Slaughter (now Wells). I have fond memories of Aunt Lena as a young woman before marriage in our home and then as each of her children were born I remember all 4 daughters sitting on our couch during visits so well-behaved. That was many years ago and I know you have many wonderful memories. I trust that these memories will comfort you. Hold those you love close and remember all that you treasure. Your cousin
Darlene

Posted by: Darlene Slaughter Dameron at April 29, 2010 09:01 PM

Louise and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. From everything you told me about her, she was a great lady and will be missed greatly. I hope all the wonderful memories and knowing she's with your dad comfort's you and your family during this difficult time.

Posted by: Rachel M. Clements at April 1, 2010 09:11 AM

Please accept my sincere condolences.I always thought a lot of your Dad and Mom and all of you. I live in Philly now but know that my thoughts are with you all.

Posted by: Bernard King at March 31, 2010 11:09 PM