Obit: HARRISON, Johnena Grace [née SPENCE]
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- Subject: Obit: HARRISON, Johnena Grace [née SPENCE]
- From: "Eric Keys" <Eric_Keys_uid84@yahoogroups.invalid>
- Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:28:06 -0000
Johnena G. Harrison 1921-2011
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of *Johnena Grace
Harrison*, age 90, of Springhill. Johnena passed away peacefully at
the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Sunday, September 11,
2011. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late John and Lena
(Boss) Spence. In her younger years, she enjoyed going to picnics and
dances with her husband and loved listening to country music. She loved
spending time with friends, socializing, playing cards and having a nice
"cup of tea". Shopping was one of her favorite past-times and in later
years she loved watching TV, especially the "Price is Right". Johnena
enjoyed her family most of all, just spending time with them, family
gatherings, reminiscing, sharing a laugh as she always had a great sense
of humor. She always made everyone feel welcome. Johnena's greatest
pride and joy were her children, 5 boys, who she lived for and raised
alone after having lost her beloved husband Chesley "Ches" in the mine
disaster of 1958. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her for her
tender heart, gentle ways and caring spirit, especially her sons Ken
(Joy), Oxford, Jack (Patricia), Leamington, Allie (Dianna), Springhill,
Denny (Patti), River Philip, and Elmer (Beverly), Burton, NB. Loved
dearly by her 32 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great
grandchildren; she treasured each and everyone. She was predeceased by
her husband Chesley. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A H Brown
Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361) where
visiting hours will be held on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The
funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wendesday, September
14, 2011 at 2 pm. Burial will follow in the Hillside Cemetery. Those
wishing to make a donation in Johnena's memory may do so to the Heart
and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice. A special thank
you to the VON Nurses and Home Care workers who were instrumental in her
care and well-being and who she truly appreciated and thought most
highly of. www.brownsfuneralhome.com
[Monday, 12-September-2011 A H Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, NS]
[collected by EMKeys 2011-09-14]
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