Eunice V. Johnson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eunice Vanessa Blakney was born February 5, 1961 in Laurel, Mississippi. She was the daughter of Ernest Blakney, Jr. and the late Eunice Vale. "Nessa" as she was called by family and friends alike, spent the early years of her life in Laurel in the care of her loving and devoted paternal grandparents, the late Louanna and Ernest Blakney, Sr. Their love and guidance played a pivotal role in her life. In her teens, Nessa moved to Erie, PA where she attended and graduated from Academy High School. She always loved sports and played softball during her high school years. Nessa went on to earn her CNA certificate and began her career in the healthcare field. She was such a people person with her outgoing personality, ready smile, and warm greeting to anyone who crossed paths with her. Her last employment was with the Renal Care Center where she remained until her health no longer permitted her to do so. She was united in marriage to Willie James Johnson and from this union one son was born. Nessa had a heart of gold. She never met a stranger and her generosity and concern for the welfare of others was genuine; and her love for her children was unconditional. She loved the Lord and always kept her Bible close by. On December 24, 2014, Eunice Vanessa Johnson departed this life. She leaves to cherish her memory devoted children: Meeshonda (Tito) Blakney, Alonzo (Tabitha) Jones, Alonda (Raymont) Blakney, Isaiah Fichtner, Nikaya Johnson, and Jayona Blakney; 8 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; father, Ernest Blakney, Jr., siblings: Ernestine Stanley, Beverly (Shaun) Thorn, Edward Blakney, Ernest Blakney, III, Daryl Blakney, Cheryl Blakney, Theresa and Brenda Blakney, and other family and good friends too numerous to mention.

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Eunice V. Johnson

February 5, 1961 - December 24, 2014