Emma Langford Johnson

Emma Langford Johnson (94), went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James E. Johnson, Sr. She grew up in Cumnor, VA and was the daughter of William Slaughter Langford (Sam) and Lillian Armstrong Langford. Her siblings that predeceased her were Helen Louise Langford, William and Andrew Langford. Emma loved gardening, camping, family and good friends. She was employed by Bodeker Drug Store for six years before the children came along and she became a stay-at-home mom. She is survived by her children James E, Johnson, Jr., Nancy J. Watts, Donald L. Johnson (Geneva), and Debra J. Cooper (Ed). She has six grandchildren: Stephanie Watts, Jeffrey Watts (Whitney), Susan Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Robert Cooper (Hollie), and Amber Pitts (C. D.) She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren. Additional adopted family members include: Terry McGann, and Donnie and Judy Journey, as well as their families. Special friends include Sandra and Wray Proffitt, and Wenda and Robert Hollen. The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 7 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, VA 23231, from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 pm. Services will be held in the Nelsen Chapel on Monday, May 8 at 2 pm. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Autism Society of Central Virginia, American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.