IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Eleanor

Eleanor Johnson Profile Photo

Johnson

Apr 29, 1947 — Oct 18, 2019

Athens

Obituary

Sister Eleanor Johnson was born April 29, 1947 to the late Mr. Jessie James Johnson and Mrs. Mattie Johnson. Sister Johnson departed this earthly home on Friday, October 18, 2019. She was a member of the Unique Social Club where she served as the Parliamentarian, and of the VFW 3910 Auxiliary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her oldest sister, Annie Mildred Clarke, brothers, Lamar Harmond and Willie James Johnson; a loving aunt, Mildred Shaw who raised Eleanor in her home after death of her mother. Sister Eleanor Johnson graduated from Burney Harris High School, Class of 1967.  She worked at the University of Georgia for 30 plus years. She leaves to cherish her memory a sister, Carolyn Johnson Collins; a niece, Carlis (Carolyn) Johnson who was raised in the home; a host of other nieces and nephews; and a special cousin who Eleanor regarded as a brother, Charles Knox; other relatives and friends

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Funeral Services

Lie-in-state

October
31

Thursday

Hill First Baptist Church

205 N Pope St, Athens, GA 30601

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Visitation

October
31

Thursday

Winfrey Mutual Funeral Home

390 Glenhaven Avenue, Athens, GA 30606

1:00 - 7:00 pm

Funeral Service

November
1

Friday

Hill First Baptist Church

205 N Pope St, Athens, GA 30601

Starts at 12:00 pm

Interment following funeral service

East Lawn Memorial Cemetery

825 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA 30605

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