Born in Sheffield, England, she had previously lived in Stuart, FL before moving to Michigan.
Before retiring Emily worked as a bookkeeper for Mechanics National Bank in Worcester, MA for 11years.
She was a former member of the 1st United Methodist Church of Stuart where she was active with the Church Fellowship Group. She was also a member of the Garden Club and the Over 55 Club in Ft. Pierce, FL.
She is survived by her son, Larry Johnson (Donna) of Port St. Lucie, FL; daughters Debra Goodell (David) of Cranston, RI, Lisa Johnson of Hazel Park, MI; grandson, Jeremy Donaldson, granddaughters Kara Gaye and Kimberly Evans; Great granddaughters, Emily, Sirra, Kebba Gaye, and Isabelle Evans; sister, Margaret Welker of N. Grafton, MA; and, brother, Kenneth Higginbottom of Millbury, MA.
She is predeceased by her husband Paavo A. Johnson and her sister Vera Lekberg.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 from 12:30 to 2:30 followed by a service at 2:30 at Aycock Funeral Home in Stuart, FL.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her honor to Millbury Federated Church, 20 Main Street, Millbury, MA or the 1st United Methodist Church of Hazel Park, Michigan, 315, East 9 Mile Road, Hazel Park, MI 48030.
Condolences may be left at www.aycockfuneralhome.net
All arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, FL.
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