Obituary of Joanne Eljean Johnson

Johnson, Joanne E.

Age 87, of Pequot Lakes, passed away August 17th, 2019. Preceded in death by loving husband Everett Johnson; parents James and Opal Fraction; siblings Jimmy Fraction, Bill Fraction, Carl (Celeste) Fraction, and Michael Nerburn.

She was a phenomenal daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Joanne worked in Human Resources for U.S. Bank. She was a founding member of the Cantinos Choir and city council member and Deputy Mayor for the city of Pequot Lakes.

Survived by sister Marilyn Robinson; brother Ronald (Patricia) Fraction; sisters in law Ellen Johnson, Anna McClinton and Gertrude Foster, and Gwen Fraction; children Valarie Johnson McCullar, Michael (Laurie) Johnson, Jennifer (Kevin) Whitlock, Bruce (Renee) Johnson, Gregory (Michelle) Johnson; grandchildren Jason, Jonathan, Jaraux (Willie), Sean (Kelly), Allysia (Nathan), Tony (Abby), Aurora (Kyle), Kevon, Devin, Maya, Breanna, Connor, Nicholas, Brylea; great-grandchildren, Boston, Kayli, Tyrus, Trey, Jalen, Marissa, Jordan, Alaya, Jazzaeya, Austin, Mahlia, Shéa, Etta, Ermias; and a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.

Funeral Service Monday, August 26th 11 AM at St. Peter’s A.M.E. Church, 401 E. 41st Street, Minneapolis. Visitation one hour prior to service 10 AM.