Birth date: Sep 1, 1927 Death date: Jun 10, 2019
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Elizabeth Jewel Johnson, age 91, came into the presence of Jesus on June 10, 2019.Jewel was born in Pennington Gap, Virginia to Velton and Delores Lucas. She was also raised by her stepfather, John Goines. She was the youngest and last living of three siblings – Virgil Lucas, Helen Litton and Talmadge Middleton.In 1945, Jewel graduated from Pennington Gap High School, after which she attended Radford College and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. A prevalent member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, she graduated from the university in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. In 1950, Jewel was crowned Miss Lee County, VA.Jewel devoted her career to teaching at Mount Carmel Elementary School, retiring from teaching in 1981. She was well-known in the community for her painting, basketry, sewing, and volunteerism. In addition, since the early 1990’s she has been a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Jewel was married to Frank P. Johnson, Sr., for forty-two years. Jewel leaves behind a legacy in her children and grandchildren: her daughter Cindy Hawkins (married to Aaron), her son Dr. Frank P. Johnson, Jr. (married to Ellen), her grandson Dr. Brandon Hawkins, her granddaughter Abbey Johnson, and her grandson Cambron Johnson. Jewel’s family will receive friends Thursday, June 13, 2019, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00 pm with Reverend E. James Cambron officiating.A private Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 14, 2019, at Oak Hill Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Mountain View Baptist Church (4005 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601) or the Sullivan County Animal Shelter (380 Massengill Road, Blountville, TN 37617).Jewel’s family would like to thank the staff at Cornerstone Village for their devoted care of Elizabeth.To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.oakhillfh.comThe care of Elizabeth Jewel Johnson and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary
Beautiful Tribute to Mrs. Johnson. She was the sweetest lady! When she wasn’t able to take care of her sweet poodle Bonnie she ask my best friend Michael Keith who done her hair if he knew someone that would love her and be good to her and I took Bonnie and loved her. Prayers for Mrs. Johnson family. RIP
Dear Aunt Jewell,
I have been thinking a lot of you lately and was wondering how you are doing. I lost contact with you a few years back. If I had not done a search of you on the internet, I may have never known that you went to be with Jesus. My search was all too late :-(
I saw your picture on here and I was crushed, this is the very same picture that you sent to me years ago.
I will always treasure the time that we spent together in Kingsport when I was a very young girl. I can remember it like it was yesterday. I loved nothing more than coming over to visit you, Uncle Frank, Cindy and Frank Paul. I think of how Uncle Frank loved his bacon and how we shared a lot of stories in your kitchen. So many memories that will stay with me forever.
You were always the most understanding, graceful and beautiful Aunt and I will always cherish my memory of you. I'm so sadden that we lost contact all too soon.
Love always,
Donna Gale
Mrs. Johnson was the sweetest lady! When she wasn’t able to take care of her sweet poodle Bonnie she ask my best friend Michael Keith who done her hair if he knew someone that would love her and be good to her and I took Bonnie and loved her. Prayers for Mrs. Johnson family. RIP
Robin Tabor
Dr Johnson and family. Was so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Mrs Johnson was truly a jewel, so sweet and kind.
Diana and Danny Hughes
My parents, Lacy and Bert Hedrick, we're goods friends of Frank and Jewell. My prayers are with the family.
Dr. Johnson and Family: Sending prayers and condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mom. Please know that you are in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Lucy and Jim Baines
