Dorothy “Wanda” Johnson, age 90, of Alexandria, VA., passed away peacefully on October 8, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Y. Johnson, Sr. Loving mother of Thomas Y. “Jay” Johnson, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Cyler Jordan Johnson. Dear sister of the late Robert Franklin Johnson, Jr. Adored aunt of Marsha Johnson, Anita Evans Wildman, John Johnson, Martin Johnson, and Ronald “Ronnie” Butler. She was predeceased by her nieces and nephews; Sharon Johnson McGrew, Matthew “Butch” Johnson, Aubrey “Skip” Evans, and Gerald “Jerry” Evans. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Robert Franklin and Gladys (Carter) Johnson.
Dorothy retired from the Alexandria Circuit Court as a legal clerk. She was a longtime member of the Commonwealth Baptist Church, and the Franconia Moose. Wanda enjoyed watching college sports and the NFL. She graduated from George Washington High School, class of ’47; and was a member of the Alumni Association.
The family will receive friends at the Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 from 2:00 until 4:00 PM and 6:00 until 8:00 PM. A Celebration of her Life will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ivy Hill Cemetery; where she will be laid to rest with her late husband Thomas, Sr.
811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
10/16/2019
2:00pm - 4:00pm
So sorry to hear of your loss, Jay.
I just learned of Wanda’s passing. I worked with her off and on from 1965 to 1969. We had a close-knit office of lawyers and legal staff, so close knit, in fact, that the staff would take weekend day trips to various points of interest within a day’s driving time in addition to frequent lunches together.
But, the end of the 1960s didn’t end the friendship between Wanda and me. We stayed in contact from then on speaking by phone and exchanging greeting cards on special occasions.
I’ll certainly miss Wanda and her devotion to you and your father. She loved you both so much.
Jay, Cyler and ROBIN,
The O’Flaherty family is saddened to learn of the loss of your cheirshed mother. We pray that your many beautiful memories will bring you comfort at this time of grief .
Grace and peace ,
Lucelle O’Flaherty, Resa and KAY K.
Our family will truly miss a kind hearted woman. May she enjoy her new life with our Heavenly Father and experience eternal peace and happiness. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Jay and his entire family.
We are sorry to hear about Aunt Wanda. She was a great woman and will Loved.
Love to you all
Deborah & Henry Williams
Seth&Dea Howard
Sorry for your loss. Our condolences.