01/29/09 - NNHS Newsletter - Sandra Nesbitt Johnson
Sandra Diane Nesbitt Johnson
(d. 27 Jan 2009)
Newport News High School Class of 1959
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01/29/09 - NNHS Newsletter - Sandra Nesbitt Johnson
Sandra Diane Nesbitt Johnson Newport News High School Class of 1959 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
There's even more sad news today. The lovely Sandra Nesbitt Johnson, Class of 1959, wife of Doug Johnson ('57), passed away in Newport News on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Survivors include her brother, Marion Wallace Nesbitt, brother-in-law, Wayne Johnson ('60), and sister-in-law, Ann Livesay Johnson ('60).
From Joe Drewry ('58) of VA - 01/28/09, 4:01 PM - "Death of NNHS alum":
Joe:
Sandra Nesbitt Johnson died yesterday. She was not in our class, but she
and Doug went to NNHS.......thought
someone might want to know...........J
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Oh, no, Joe, I'm so very sorry to hear this! I remember Sandra as a
very kind and gracious young woman. My scanner has not been reconnected
since my recent move to Illinois, but I do have an image of Sandra already
available on the site, as she was one of the eight "Dawn Lovelies" from the
Class of 1959:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html |
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Thank you for letting me know.
From Bill Prillaman ('60) of VA - 01/28/09, 6:44 PM - "Sandra Nesbitt Johnson
(59)":
Thank you so much, Bill. I
had heard the news, but did not remember all the family relationships, so I
deeply appreciate your sharing them with me.
From the Daily Press - 01/29/09:
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NEWPORT NEWS - Sandra Nesbitt
Johnson died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, after a short illness. A native of Old Fort, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Audrey and Carlyle Nesbitt. The family moved to Newport News when she was an infant and she spent the rest of her life in the city. Sandra was educated in the Newport News public schools and graduated from Newport News High School. She spent many years teaching three and four-year-olds, primarily at the preschool program at First United Methodist Church in Hilton. She was a member of the Faith Presbyterian Church. Sandra is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 47 years, Louis Douglas Johnson; son, Douglas Blaine Johnson and his wife, Jennifer Looney Johnson of Tampa, Fla.; daughter, Harriet Johnson Cook and her husband, Christopher L. Cook of Newport News; grandchildren, Brooks and Sutton Johnson and Carly and Claire Cook; brother, Marion Wallace Nesbitt and his wife, Betty L. Nesbitt. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Sandra Johnson to Faith Presbyterian Church, 657 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at Peninsula Funeral Home, with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
Published in the Daily Press from 1/29/2009 - 1/30/2009.
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January 29, 2009
Doug, My thoughts and prayers
are with you.
January 29, 2009
Doug,
I am very sorry to hear about your wife. You and your family have my sincere sympathy. May God be with you all. Barbara Allen January 29, 2009
Doug and family,
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Sandra. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family. With Sympathy, January 29, 2009
Dear Doug--We were so very
sorry to hear about Sandra's illness. She was a sweet lady and will be
missed by all who knew her. It was such a "joy" and privilege to co-teach
with your dear wife in a 3-Yr. old class at FUMC many years ago. May God
surround you and your family with the comfort of His sustaining love. In
heartfelt prayer--Jane and Bill Waters
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Our deepest condolences are extended to Sandra's family and many friends at this time.
This information is also posted here:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam-all.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/memoriam59.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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