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Post by Ray Higgins on Jul 24, 2012 10:01:10 GMT -6
Please continue to pray for the family of Mrs. Lula Young Johnson (former first lady at GSU wife of Joseph B. Johnson). Mrs. Johnson passed last evening in the Atlanta, Ga. area and will be remembered this weekend. Please note the following:
Funeral Service: Saturday, July 28,2012 11:00 a.m. St.Marks' AME Church 3605 Campbellton Rd. SW Atlanta, Ga. 30331 (404) 349-6800
In lieu of flowers, you can donate to the education fund at the church in honor of the memory of Mrs. Johnson, a devoted retired educator.
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Post by Ray Higgins on Jul 25, 2012 13:20:15 GMT -6
July 24, 2012 Grambling State University Mourns Former First Lady
Lula Johnson, first lady for 17 years, died Sunday GRAMBLING, La. – The Grambling State University family mourns the death of Lula Johnson, the wife of former president Dr. Joseph B. Johnson.
“The Grambling State University family joins all who knew and worked with Mrs. Johnson and Dr. Johnson our deepest sympathies,” said Frank G. Pogue, Ph.D. “Mrs. Johnson was the first lady of Grambling State University for more than 17 years. It may not be commonly known, but the first lady is the president’s biggest encourager and supporter.”
“Mrs. Lula Johnson was affectionately referred to as the Perfect First Lady,” said Ellen Smiley, Ph.D., executive assistant to President Pogue and a colleague and friend of the Johnsons. “She complimented her husband, President Joseph B. Johnson well, and she was a joy to all those who met her.
“"She was a very classy First Lady who was always polite,” added Janis Bluford, who was hired by President Johnson and now serves as President Pogue’s senior assistant. “I admired how
she supported her husband as president of GSU and took care of her young
triplets — Joey, Julie and Juliet. She was loved and admired by
many."
Mrs. Johnson worked in Lincoln Parish and at the Alma J. Brown Elementary Laboratory School at Grambling State University as a supervising teacher for 14 years. She was a champion for family, children and her alma mater, Grambling State University.
Services will be held July 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Marks AME Church in Atlanta, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Education Fund of the St. Marks AME Church, 3605 Campbellton Road, SW, Atlanta, GA 30331.
The university will hold a service in honor of Mrs. Johnson in August. Details will follow.
from gram.edu
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