Lillie Doris Johnson Obituary (1941 - 2018)

Lillie Doris Johnson, 78, died from complication due to congestive heart failure September 11, 2018, at home with her son Calvin Johnson by her side. She was born June 6, 1940 in Greenville, MS, the daughter of Calep and Lillie Emphrey. She graduated high school Class of 1958. Following graduation, she went on to attend college at Jackson State and Texas State University. After college she married John David Johnson where they settle in Dickinson, Texas. She started working for the Texas City Post office where she retired after 30 or more years. She also retired as a substitute teacher for autistic children in Dickinson. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. She is survived by her only son Calvin N. Johnson. A visitation will be he held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a funeral beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 4 at Carnes Funeral Home, 3100 Gulf Freeway, Texas City, TX 77591. Those who wish to remember Doris in a special way may make gifts in her memory to her son Calvin. There will also be a special memorial by Greater New Hope Baptist Church officiated by Pastor William King