Veronica Johnson

Obituary For Veronica Johnson

VERONICA LEE JOHNSON was born in Bronx, New York to the late Walter Garner and the late Corine (Fowler) Garner and grew up on the “West Side” of Steelton and in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

She received her formal education from the Harrisburg School District and was a graduate of the former William Penn Senior High School class of 1962.

Veronica, also known as “Ronnie”, worked as an Auto Worker for General Motors (GM) and worked in nursing; in hospitals as well as private duty nursing for over 30 years.

In Ronnie’s leisure, she liked to play cards, crossword puzzles, playing Scrabble with her friend, Ms. Vickie and gathering with friends and family. During football season, Veronica would be rooting for her favorite football team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, GO Black and Gold!!!

Veronica was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and attended regularly until her health prevented her from attending service.

She was a PROUD mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her visits from her grandchildren and always smiled when the great grands came to visit.

On Sunday, December 24, 2023 at the age of 79 years, Veronica Lee Johnson transitioned into eternal life at the UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Jean Brown and her brother, Clarence Williams II. She will be missed by her daughter, Adrain (Chris) of Sharon Hill, PA; her sons, Austin of Harrisburg, PA and Clarence (Marcie) of Oberlin, PA; her grandchildren, Maurice, Karon, Demetrie, Samantha, William and Zahkyi; her seven great grandchildren; her adopted granddaughter, Zaria Carter; her siblings, Deborah, Louise, Major and Jerry and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Ronnie's life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 in her Church, 2339 N. 6th Street, Harrisburg with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.