Dr. Linda L. Johnson was born on June 24,1950 in Tennessee and raised in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She gained her wings on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at home, surrounded by her Grandson and Great-Grand Children(Her Boo Boo’s)in whom she adored. She was the daughter to the late Nella Johnson and William W.D. Andrews.
Linda is proceeded in death by her parents, her Husband John J. Johnson, Sister Alberta Robertson, 4 Nephews William, Charles, Curtis, Jawan and 1 godson Torino Adarryl.
Linda received Christ at an early age and started singing in her Church Choir in Middlesboro, her adorned voice was admired by many, she gained notoriety to where she was asked to sing at many different events around town and in the community. Linda was a participant of many different singing groups; even made the newspaper a few times for various reasons.
She graduated from Middlesboro (Lincoln)High School in 1969 from there she attended Middlesboro School of Business; she became a paralegal. Linda later relocated to Jersey City, NJ where she worked at Alpha Meadows, and the United States Post Office.
Linda met the Love of her life, the late John J. Johnson in whom she married and had 2 Beautiful Daughters.
Linda genuinely loved and cared for others, it was no surprise she began a career in the medical field. Linda broke barriers while working at Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) from the old to the New Hospital to Becoming the Pillar and Backbone of the EMS training Center. Her colleagues became her family. Linda was the first and only Administrative Assistant. She later became an American Heart Association CPR and First Aide instructor.
Linda retired in 2018. Yet she stayed motivated. She enjoyed taking walks, shopping, traveling, spending time with her Grand Children.
If there was anything needed of Linda, she never hesitated to assist. Linda was a true Gem, a Star and a Diamond. She had a different kind of love, her personality was rare and special. She will tell you like it is. Her radiance prevailed in her smile, her conversation was wisdom filled with love, her hugs were warm as a blanket. when she spoke you listened.
Linda received her Associates, Bachelor and Master's Degree over the course of time but her Greatest Achievement was when she received her Doctorate of Theology ThD. Linda leaves to Cherish 1 Brother Ronnie Lee Johnson(Sandra) 2 Daughters Tashieka L Johnson (Zollern Sr.) Nyema T. Johnson(Lamont) 1 Special Daughter Marylou,1 godson Eddie Gilbert, 1 goddaughter Shannon D. Bates, 1 grandson Tyler J. Thornton 4 great grand children Amari, Tahj ,Blessyn, Josiah. 2 Special Nieces Rachena L. Johnson and Pattie L. Johnson, Sisters/Cousins Vivian, Ardella, Donnie, Irene, and Annette and a host of Nieces, Nephews, loved ones, friends and the Jersey City Medical Center Family.
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