Audrey Jean Johnson

Audrey J. Johnson, affectionately known as “Blossom”, was born on July 18, 1942 in Granville, St. James, Jamaica, W.I., to Lela Coote and Farel Johnson. Audrey was raised in Fairy Hill, Jamaica by her grandparents Robert and Vera Berry and attended Boston Elementary School. It was after elementary school that she took an interest in sewing. Audrey learned dressmaking from Miss. Lola Williams, a local dressmaker and seamstress. She became a very good seamstress, which her children fondly remember, especially when reminiscing through family photos of the shirts, blouses, dresses and suits she made for each of them.

Audrey had several jobs while in Fairy Hill but at some point, Audrey decided she wanted more for her and her family. She left her three babies with her grandparents and headed to Kingston, to start focusing on making a better life for them. Audrey later migrated to the United States where she was able to flourish. She became a United States Citizen in 1979. While Audrey was indebted to her grandparents and grateful for their help, when the moment presented itself she sent for her three children in Jamaica. She continued her education and soon obtained her nursing degree. After becoming a registered nurse she was hired by Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, where she practiced nursing for 30 years. Audrey was also a Mary Kay consultant/Director for many years. She enjoyed the luxuries of beauty and wanted every woman to have that experience.

Audrey retired from nursing in 2005 and soon there-after, made the decision to stop shoveling snow in New York. Florida was a perfect option for a retired woman who planned to never shovel snow again! After settling into her lovely home in Palm Bay, Florida, Audrey stuck to her plan, followed her dreams and began to travel and see the rest of the world.

Audrey was tender and firm, all in one breath. She was compassionate and quietly passionate about any injustice, especially against women. She also quietly gave of her time and resources to any child in need. The re-occurring theme throughout Audrey’s life was her giving spirit. Audrey embodied the gift of “helps”. She was a sensitive, caring, and beautiful woman.

Audrey will forever be missed and remembered by all of us who loved and respected her hard work, her dedication to her family and her willingness to reach for the best that life had to offer. Through it all, she taught us by example how to persevere, for which we are eternally grateful.

We loved her, We loved her, We will FOREVER love her… Careth, Horace & Judith