"Karen, Darrell, and Eric and families. Praying for you all as you celebrate sweet Lynn\'s life! I will miss her so much. She was a very special lady to me. I will always cherish the memories and so thankful I was blessed to know her. God bless you all!"
In loving memory of
Wanda Lynn Johnson
February 5, 1936 - May 20, 2020
Wanda Lynn Johnson , age 84, died of natural causes on May 20, 2020, in Euless, Texas.
Wanda is survived by her daughter, Karen Nevarez and husband Tony, of Austin, Texas ; her son, Darrell Johnson and wife Terri, of Jacksonville, Florida; and her son, Eric Johansen and wife Cheryl, of Euless, Texas; 7grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sister, Glenda Wilferth and sister, Evelyn Gold.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jackie Dwayne Reese, and her husband Ernest Johnson.
Wanda was born on February 5, 1936 in Ackerley, Texas, to parents Jack Edwin Reese and Ocie Inez Reese. She graduated high school in Long Beach, California. Following her graduation from high school, her brother persuaded her to correspond with his friends in the Navy. One in particular stood out in his letters spurring her interest, she felt led to meet him and they fell in love. They were married on May 1, 1954 in Chula Vista, California. Wanda relished being a Navy wife, good mother and homemaker following her husband all over the world. She enjoyed gardening and her gardens were the envy of the neighborhood wherever she lived.
A funeral is scheduled for 11:00am on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin, Texas. Jerry Lyons will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Wanda's life. The family would like to thank Texas Star Hospice for their loving care of Wanda in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Harrell Funeral Home remains committed to the health of our community and following instructions from our local authorities. New gathering requirements are allowing more people to attend funeral services at one time. The number of guests permitted to gather is dependent on the capacity of the room where the service is occurring. The Austin and the Kyle Chapel can hold 40 guests at one time. All guests attending services are required to wear protective masks and practice social distancing etiquette. Also, we have increased cleaning protocols to make our home as safe as possible. Guests with compromised immune systems or feeling ill are asked to join services from the safety of their homes.
Tributes
"We are so sad over the loss of another member of our family! Lynn was such a sweet, gentle lady, & I always remember our visiting & ?catching up? moments at the reunions! She will be missed by all, especially those kids, grandkids, & greats, but what a joyful time it is in Heaven, as those who have gone on before us, get to enjoy their reunion time with her! When we all get to Heaven... see you then, sweet cousin! Prayers, Blessings, & Love-Sherry & Jim Martin"
"Darrell,
Tommy & I are sorry to learn of your mother?s passing. May you & your family find comfort in knowing she?s now in the presence of the Lord.
With deepest sympathy,
Tommy & Sylvia"
"To the entire family, I am so sorry for you loss. My heart and prayers go out to everyone!!!"