Vernell Johnson
1936-2023
Mrs. Vernell Johnson, beloved mother, nanny, and sister was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Saturday March 4, 2023.
Vernell was born to Francis & Dorothy Mae Dyal on August 10, 1936. Her biggest joys in life came from spending quality time with her family and taking care of children. This was evident in the many years spent as a parent, foster parent, childcare provider, and in the exuberant smile that would always light up her face whenever a child was nearby.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, Ray Johnson; her parents, Francis, and Dorothy Mae Dyal; brothers, Edmund Dyal, Delmus Dyal, Earl Dyal, John Dyal, and Paul Dyal; sister, Betty Ruth Godwin; brother-in-laws, Leland Johnson, and Aubry Johnson; sister-in-law Virginia Turman; son-in-law, Larry Schad; and grandson, Thomas Schad.
She is survived by her loving children, Danny Ray (Sandra) Johnson, Barbara Marshall, and Venita (Mark) Payne; grandchildren, Greg Johnson, Kristina (Jason) Bryan, James Schad, Toshana (Kenneth) Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Christopher (Bethany) Payne, Danielle (Tony) Thomas, and Michael Payne; nine great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; sister, Vermell Roughton, brother-in-law, Clifton (Myra) Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
We will be celebrating the life of Vernell Johnson on March 11th, 2023, at Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton, FL. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral begins at 12 p.m. Interment to follow immediately after service at Serenity Gardens Cemetery.