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By: Turner of Tarrant H.R. No. 143
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Shirley Ann Johnson, who passed away on August 29, 2021, at the
age of 77; and
WHEREAS, The youngest child of William and Helen Boyd,
Shirley Johnson was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on June 21, 1944; her
mother later married Thomas Joyner, and they raised her with the
company of her younger sister, Thomasine; after graduating from
Booker T. Washington High School, she was joined in matrimony to the
love of her life, Rolland L. Johnson Sr.; they were blessed with two
children, Rolland and Nicole; and
WHEREAS, After the couple settled in Dale City, Virginia,
Mrs. Johnson became active in the children's ministry at Little
Union Baptist Church in neighboring Dumfries; she gathered her
family around the kitchen table for Saturday board games, as well as
nightly meals, and she welcomed many local youngsters into her
happy home; between work and her children's activities, she was
kept very busy, but she made time to participate in civic life; as a
delegate to the 1984 Virginia State Democratic Convention, she
proudly cast her vote for Jesse Jackson's presidential candidacy;
she loved to play softball and volleyball and enjoyed summer
vacations at the beach with family and friends, as well as getaways
and cruises with her husband; and
WHEREAS, A job transfer brought Mrs. and Mr. Johnson to Fort
Worth, and they became valued members of First St. John Cathedral,
serving as deaconess and deacon; Mrs. Johnson delighted in her role
as the treasured "Nana" of nine grandchildren, and she happily
chauffeured them everywhere, celebrated their special moments, and
treated them to her famous oatmeal cookies and macaroni and cheese;
even when battling cancer, she set an example of grace, courage,
faith, and resilience; and
WHEREAS, Shirley Johnson lived a caring and purposeful life,
and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who
held her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Shirley Ann Johnson and extend sincere condolences to her loved
ones: to her husband, Rolland L. Johnson Sr.; to her children,
Rolland L. Johnson Jr. and his wife, Corine, and Texas State
Representative Nicole D. Collier and her husband, Gary; to her
grandchildren, Courtney, Lindsey, Tremaine, Eve, Cameron, Jay,
Chris, Astane, and Jasmynne; to her great-grandchildren, Sydney,
Hazel, Pearl, Golden, Mo'ney, and Boss; to her sister, Thomasine
Hinchey; to her brother-in-law, Walter B. Johnson Jr.; and to her
many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Shirley Ann
Johnson.