Obituary of Virgina J. Johnson

Virginia Joyce Johnson was born on August 8, 1938, to the late Larney and Eleanor Carson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The early years of her life were spent in the Elmwood section of the city with her five siblings including Larney Jr., Randall, Lora, Eileen, and Jane. She affectionately gained the nickname “Toots” from her mother. Virginia was educated in the Philadelphia School District through K-12 attending McKeen Elementary School, George Wolf Middle School, Tilden Junior High, and John Bartram High School. Her senior year of High School she participated in a co-op allowing her to gain a skill set working at Central Penn National Bank. She continued her professional career as a bookkeeper at various organizations throughout the Philadelphia area. On November 23, 1974, Virginia married the love of her life the late William Kenneth Johnson. Their union lasted 38 years until his untimely departure. They had no children together, but spent their time loving their nieces and nephews as their own. She was a huge supporter of her nieces' and nephews' endeavors and gave the most thoughtful gifts to celebrate their accomplishments. Virginia was a kind-hearted person who would give her last to help someone. Her favorite color was green, and she loved earth tones. Her favorite food was Italian by far. Most of all she was an avid lover of listening to music and enjoying quality time with her family. Virginia is survived by her 3 sisters and 1 brother-in-law including Lora Gaskins, Eileen Mosley, Elwood Mosley, and Jane Washington. She will forever by loved and missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends