05/24/14
- NNHS Newsletter - Hilda Wright Johnson Newport News High School Class of 1964 |
Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have more sad news
this Saturday.
Hilda
Wright Johnson, Class of
1964,
wife of Ed Johnson ('64) of
TN,
sister of
Davis Wright ('61) of VA and
Pauline Wright Perry ('67) of TN, and
sister-in-law of
Tricia Nettles Wright (Hampton HS -
'60) and
Eddie Perry ('65) of TN,
passed away in Newport News on Wednesday, May 21,
2014 at the age of 68.
Her mother,
Hilda Watts Wright,
preceded her in death just days ago.
From Sandi Bateman Chestnut ('65) of
VA - 05/21/14, 10:51 PM - "Sad news - Again":
Carol,
Hope this gets through to you
okay. You might have already heard about this from Ed Perry,
but got word earlier today from mutual friends, that Hilda
Wright Johnson passed away this morning. I know she'd had some
health problems over the years and just lost her mother earlier
this month. My friends are members of First Baptist Church,
Ocala, FL, where one of them is the Youth Pastor. Below is what
was sent to the church members. I'm sure a formal obituary will
follow in the next day or two.
Mrs. Hilda
Johnson, wife of our Pastor Emeritus, Dr. Ed Johnson, passed
away peacefully but suddenly this morning, May 21, 2014, while
in Newport News, Virginia, visiting family.
Mrs. Johnson exuded grace, class, and had a boundless love for our Lord and for people. We rejoice that she is now free from her physical limitations and struggles, but will markedly miss her sweet presence and encouraging smile. We ask for prayers for Dr. Johnson, their son, Walter, daughter-in-law, Margie, and for their grandchildren: Sara, Zachary, and Sam. Funeral services are scheduled for May 27th, 11:00AM at FBC. Visitation is 10:00AM.
Thanks for everything you do
to keep all of us NNHS alumni informed. You are the best!
Love,
Sandi
Oh, Sandi, I am
completely shocked to hear this! Thank you so much for letting
me know.
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From Eddie Perry ('65) of TN - 05/22/14, 9:34
PM; 05/23/14, 3:58 PM - "
Hilda Ann Wright Johnson":
Dear Carol,
It is with heavy heart that I
inform you of the passing of Hilda Ann Wright Johnson ('64).
She was the wife of Rev. Ed Johnson ('64), and sister of Davis
Wright ('61) and Pauline Wright Perry's ('67). Her funeral will
be in Ocala, FL. on
Tues, May 27 at the First
Baptist Church Ocala with her husband, Ed, performing the
funeral proceedings for the celebration of her life. As soon as
the Ocala newspaper (The Star Banner) prints her obit I will let
you know.
Thanks again for all that you
do.
Eddie Perry ('65)
Eddie, I am still stunned by
this sad news! I didn't realize Hilda was ill. Please extend my
deepest sympathies to Pauline and the rest of the family. This
happening so soon after her mother's death is almost too much to
bear. Remember always that you are not alone, and the Lord will
support you through this latest trial...
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Carol,
The obituary should be in the Ocala Star Banner tomorrow. We believe Hilda Ann actual passed away do to heart failure even though she was taking chemo for cancer. She had had a double mastectomy and was taking the chemo as a protective measure... Eddie Thank you again,
Eddie.
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From the Daily Press - 05/24/14:
Hilda Wright Johnson
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OCALA, FL -
Hilda Wright Johnson, 68, of Ocala, FL, passed away on Wednesday, May 21,
2014 in her mother's home in Newport News, VA. Hilda is
survived by her husband Ed, brother Davis B. Wright and his wife Patricia,
sister Pauline Perry and her husband Ed; by her son Walter Johnson and his
wife Margie; grandchildren, Sara, Zachary, and Samuel. |
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to Hilda's family and friends at this difficult time.
This information is also posted here:
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam-all.html
http://www.nnhs65.com/memoriam64.html
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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