Coralyn Floreta (Flo) Johnson, 89, Depauw, IN, died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at her home. She was born on August 10, 1925 in Jackson, MS to the late Ila Ashley and Fred Harvey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert D. Johnson in 1987.
Flo moved from Shreveport, LA to Depauw, IN in 1994 to be closer to her son. Prior to moving to Indiana, she lived in Shreveport for nearly forty years. In Shreveport, she served as the secretary of The First Presbyterian Church for fourteen years and fourteen more years as the secretary of Agudath Achim Synagogue from which she retired. Flo enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, being a positive example for others, and watching football. She was a member of The First Presbyterian Church in Shreveport, LA.
Survivors include her son, Larry (Tressie) Johnson, Ramsey, IN; a sister, Lula Hodge of Shreveport, LA; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; a nephew, niece, three great nephews, and one great niece.
Funeral services were held at Swarens Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, November 25, 2014.
A graveside service and burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 28, 2014 at Forest Park West Cemetery in Shreveport, LA.
The family suggests memorial gifts be made to Hosparus of Southern Indiana, 502 Hausfeldt Lane, New Albany, IN 47150.
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