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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF SHIRLEY JEAN JOHNSON
WHEREAS, Shirley Jean Johnson was born in Chicago, Illinois. She began a fulfilling career with the Department of Human Services, dedicating 33 years to the Illinois Department of Children’s Service Division before retiring in 2008; and,
WHEREAS, Shirley was deeply loved and cherished by her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Clyde Williams; mother, Fannie Mae Johnson; brother Kelvin; life partner, Richard Douglas; and beloved grandmother, Carrie Glasco; and,
WHEREAS, Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Nicole D. Johnson (Darryl), grandchildren: Cory (Nikki), Deont’e (Creyonna), Dajo’n (Deanesha), Chris, Cierria, Javarr, siblings: Junior, Craig, Lashawn (Timothy), and Demetrious (Bobbie); and,
WHEREAS, Shirley was a vibrant member of the Classy Ladies Club, where she formed lasting friendships with Willia Gee, Chenille King, Marian Jameson, Emma Wiley, Doris Phillips, and Pearl Swell. She held close bonds with friends Rosetta Smith (Ms. Cookie) and Judith Cole, both of whom preceded her in death, along with cherished friends Adraham, Jenice, Sarah Dryer, and Maddie West; and,
WHEREAS, Shirley’s kindness, warmth, and spirit will be remembered by all who had the privilege to know her. May her legacy of love and service continue to inspire those she leaves behind; and,
WHEREAS, though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we trust the will of God who is infallible. We pray for the bereaved family that God will strengthen during this time of loss. Shirley was a bright light -full of energy, love, and an unstoppable spirit. laughter, Shirley brought so much joy to everyone around her; and,
WHEREAS, Shriley departed this life and was reunited in heaven with her life partner Richard Douglas, leaving who mourn her passing to rely on the comforting words found in Isaiah 35:10, “Earth has no sorrow that Heven cannot heal;” and,
WHEREAS, Shirley deeply loved her family and her presence will be deeply missed. We find solace in the word of Jesus who said, “I will not fail thee nor forsake thee; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, does hereby celebrate the life of Shirley Jean Johnson and offer condolences to her family; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family as a token of the esteem held by the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
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