Permelia Louise Johnson

Permelia's life began on February 23, 1917 in Wayne Township, Cass County, the daughter of Ray and Daisey Bell (Lake) Warner. She attended school in Dowagiac and has been a life long resident of the area. She was united in marriage to Allan Johnson on January 1, 1935 in Dowagiac. She was a home maker who valued spending time with her family. Permelia did take time out from her household duties to play bridge every other week, which she enjoyed very much. Her loving family includes her children Linda ( Leo) Jahnz of Elida, OH, Allan ( Julie) Johnson, Jr. of Crossfield, TN, and Daniel ( Marge) Johnson of Mesa, AZ, 11 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren,16 great great grandchildren. Permelia passed away on Wednesday August 4, 2010 at Meadow View Estates in Cassopolis. She is preceded in death by her husband Allan in 1995, her daughter Louise Cox and brother Jasper Warner and her sister Bessie Franklin. Her family will gather with friends on Friday August 20th from 12 to 1 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel where her memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. led by Pastor Jon DenHouter of the First Christian Church. She will be laid to rest in South Wayne Cemetery following services. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to First Christian Church or the American Cancer Society. Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Permelia at www.yazel-clark.com.