Ms Carolyn Y Johnson

August 15, 1963 - November 25, 2014

Carolyn Y. Johnson 51, of Peoria passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago Ill. She was born August 15, 1963 in Chicago, Ill. to the late Hilery and Geneva Johnson. She leaves behind her significant other and the love of her life for 30 years Rick L. Russell of Peoria, Ill. Carolyn accepted Christ in her heart at the age of 14. She attended John Marshall High school in Chicago IL. She loved having family gatherings and spending time with family and grandkids. Carolyn was a cashier at Bradley University for 14 years and loved spending time with the students of Bradley. She leaves behind to cherish her precious memories: four sons Ira N. Johnson, Kewane M. Johnson, Todd J. Porter and Raymond Russell all of Peoria; one daughter Tanisha (Andre) Johnson of Peoria; one brother Ondrea (Angela) Johnson of Peoria, four sisters Joann (Willie) Daniel, Imogene Buchanan, Rita (Duane) Smith, and Glenda (John) Akins all of Chicago, Ill.; 18 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Along with a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and dear friends who adored and will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Joe Willie and Anthony Johnson. Home-going services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014 at United Fellowship Ministries with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10 a.m. Pastor Sam Russell will officiate with Pastor Greg Washington as host pastor. Carolyn will be laid to rest in Springdale Cemetery. Arrangements were made especially for Carolyns' family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com