1917
Nellie
2021
Nellie Johnson
April 24, 1917 — January 7, 2021
Nellie Johnson, 103 years of age, formerly of Branchville / Frankford & Irvington New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021, as a guest of Heritage Hills Senior Living in Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Born Tuesday, April 24, 1917 in Charles St. Sowerby Bridge. West Yorkshire, England the daughter of the late Joseph, and Lillie (Gill) Greenwood. She was also predeceased by; husband, Horace Johnson; sister, Edith Ogden, Alice, and Evelyn Greenwood; brothers, Eric & Arthur Greenwood.
Surviving are; daughter, Alice and Joseph Giunta of Branchville NJ and their children Katheryn and husband Scott Lenci , Jennifer Giunta, Joseph A. and wife Heather Giunta. Stephen H.J. and Stephanie Johnson of Langhorne PA and their children Gregory M. Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, William J. Johnson; Great Granddaughter Alexis M. Giunta and 16 nieces and nephews.
Nellie worked all her life from age 14, first in a textile mill in Yorkshire England, then after marriage, with husband and 2 children she immigrated to the USA. Nellie worked in a factory for five years, then worked for Kemper Insurance Agency for 14 years. Surviving a stroke in 1985 at 68, she continued to sing in the choir, drive her car and enjoy life and care for her children and grandchildren.
As a member for 56 years of Evangel Baptist Church, now Liberty Church, she sang in the choir for over 20 years. Praising her Savior was her legacy.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Private Graveside Services will be held at Hollywood Cemetery, Union, New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to:
Liberty Church
953 W. Chestnut Street
Union, N.J. 07083
Or to:
Heritage Hill Senior Community
C/O Lisa M Perla Exec. Director
800 Sixth Street
Weatherly, PA
18255
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Tuesday, April 24, 1917 in Charles St. Sowerby Bridge. West Yorkshire, England the daughter of the late Joseph, and Lillie (Gill) Greenwood. She was also predeceased by; husband, Horace Johnson; sister, Edith Ogden, Alice, and Evelyn Greenwood; brothers, Eric & Arthur Greenwood.
Surviving are; daughter, Alice and Joseph Giunta of Branchville NJ and their children Katheryn and husband Scott Lenci , Jennifer Giunta, Joseph A. and wife Heather Giunta. Stephen H.J. and Stephanie Johnson of Langhorne PA and their children Gregory M. Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, William J. Johnson; Great Granddaughter Alexis M. Giunta and 16 nieces and nephews.
Nellie worked all her life from age 14, first in a textile mill in Yorkshire England, then after marriage, with husband and 2 children she immigrated to the USA. Nellie worked in a factory for five years, then worked for Kemper Insurance Agency for 14 years. Surviving a stroke in 1985 at 68, she continued to sing in the choir, drive her car and enjoy life and care for her children and grandchildren.
As a member for 56 years of Evangel Baptist Church, now Liberty Church, she sang in the choir for over 20 years. Praising her Savior was her legacy.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
Private Graveside Services will be held at Hollywood Cemetery, Union, New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to:
Liberty Church
953 W. Chestnut Street
Union, N.J. 07083
Or to:
Heritage Hill Senior Community
C/O Lisa M Perla Exec. Director
800 Sixth Street
Weatherly, PA
18255
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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