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Verla B. Johnson Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1923 - 2014

Verla B. JohnsonVerla Bernice Johnson, 90 of Coral died Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Our Place Cares, Greenville where she had been a resident for almost 3 years. She was born on October 1, 1923 the daughter of Manley C. and Gladys R. (Wilson) Peterson of Pine Township. She graduated from Lakeview High School in 1937 and on July 15, 1944 she married Andrew F. Johnson, who preceded her in death on September 22, 1992. She was active in her church and church circle at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Trufant. She enjoyed life, lived it to the fullest and was there for anyone who needed it. She worked for Dr. John Halick MD of Greenville for 17 years prior to her retirement. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Ron Porter, grandsons and their wives, Eric (Angie) Porter of Greenville and Kevin (Marisa) Porter of Ionia, great grandchildren, who called her GGmama, Andrew, Bryce, Cullen and Gracelyn also a sister-in-law, Iola Johnson of Summerfield, Florida and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly. She was preceded in death also by a brother and his wife, Kervin (Mildred) Petersen, two sisters and their husbands, Marcella (Leonard) Larsen and Bonita (Wayne) Parr, nieces Bonnie Gorsuch and Joyce David and a brother-in-law Chris Johnson. The family would like to thank the caregivers of Our Place Cares and Gentiva Hospice for the love an care the last 2 years and 8 months. Visitation will be held at Hurst Funeral Home on Sunday July 6 from 3 to 6 PM and funeral services will be held at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Trufant on Monday July 7, 2014 at 11 AM with Rev. Aaron I. Sorrels of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Edmore officiating. Burial will be in Trufant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Trufant MI, Our Place Cares, Greenville MI or Gentiva Hospice of Wyoming, MI.

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There are currently 11 condolences.


Barb and Dennis Petersen
Sunday July 6, 2014 at 9:06 PM

Cheryl, Ron and family, Your Mom ALWAYS had a smile on her face. Lovely, kind, and loving. That was Verla. I always looked up to her as one of the "Ladies of the Church." I'm sure you will miss her in the days to come.
 
Keith Christensen
Sunday July 6, 2014 at 12:05 PM

Our sincere condolences go to Cheryl & Ron and their family. Vera was wonderful neighbor. Always a friendly smile. We will miss her.
 
Sandee & Mike Lovett
Saturday July 5, 2014 at 11:16 AM

We feel so blessed to have known Verla and are thankful for the positive influence she had on our lives as well as that of so many others. Our sincere condolences go to Cheryl & Ron and their family.
 
Mike-Helen Christensen
Saturday July 5, 2014 at 10:36 AM

So sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with Verla when we took dogs for a walk and she was working in the yard. A very dear person.
 
Phyllis Black
Friday July 4, 2014 at 1:24 PM

So sorry to hear of Verla's passing she was a lovely kind person and a wonderful sister in law to my sister Milly, we had many talks at 'get togethers'
 
Ron Petersen
Friday July 4, 2014 at 12:30 PM

Cheryl, Ron & family.......Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Verla was a caring person and I was blessed to get to know her better as she joined me during my Mother's treatment for cancer. I enjoyed hearing stories of her youth and family during the hours of treatment. Rest assured she is in a better place now!
 
Larry & Kathy Beard
Friday July 4, 2014 at 11:59 AM

Our thoughts & prayers go out to you Cheryl & your family.
 
Mary Lou and Dwight
Friday July 4, 2014 at 10:03 AM

It was an honor to know such a wonderful and pure lady, mother and grandmother. She is surely resting peacefully with God now. Our love and prayers are with her soul and with you, Cheryl, Ron, Eric, Kevin, Angie, Marisa and all the kids.
 
margaret sims
Thursday July 3, 2014 at 9:43 PM

I so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Psalm 72:12 For he will deliver the poor one crying for help. Also the afflicted one and whoever has no helper. Please accept my sincere condolences.
 
Kathy Maguire
Thursday July 3, 2014 at 8:45 PM

Eric and Angie: Condolences on the passing of a wonderful woman. So thankful she could be a loving positive influence in your children's lives.
 
Wilf & Patty Ingersoll
Thursday July 3, 2014 at 8:42 PM

Dream sweet dreams in the arms of your savior, sweet woman. There's nobody that deserves it more than you do.
 







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