January 30, 1931 – April 24, 2022
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say on the Lord.” Psalm 27:14 KJV
Ms. Daisy E. Johnson, 91, peacefully transitioned her journey here on earth at Bon Secours-Southside Medical Center on Sunday, April 24, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosa E. Gholson and James Jones and her sister, Rosetta J. Harris.
Daisy was born on January 30, 1931 in Dinwiddie, VA. Daisy was a warm-hearted, caring, friendly, spirited person. She was loved by her family, and she loved them dearly. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
She retired from Central State Hospital after 37 years of service. She attended Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Daisy is survived by her only beloved son, Lawrence (Jean); a life-long friend, Emmett Wiggins; grandchildren, Sean D. Johnson (Dawn) and Tymicka J. Simms, six great grandchildren, Tkia Brown, Juan Brown, Sean Johnson, Jr,, Jazmyn Johnson, Taisia Meekins, and Jaylen Whitehead, two great-great grandchildren, Keitaisia Meekins and Zoey Johnson, sisters, Dorothy “Dot” Lewis and Rebecca Hudgins both of Petersburg VA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.