Carolyn Dawn Johnson

1948 ∼ 2008

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Funeral services for Carolyn Dawn Johnson will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica with Father Jerry McGrath officiating. Those serving as pallbearers will be Brent Wester, Herman Gerhardt, Tom Simon, Danny Karnicke, Rudy Sotolongo, and Kuyen Li. A wake will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2008, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. Carolyn was born in Genoa, OH on February 28, 1948 to Thomas and Hazel Cashen and passed away in her Beaumont home, surrounded by her family, on November 18, 2008.

She loved her family, biking, travel, antiques, and bible study. Carol was also an "I Have a Dream" mentor.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Dr. Earl Francis Johnson; sons, Dr. Dustin Roden-Johnson and wife, Lizabeth, of Austin, Hunter Thomas Johnson of San Antonio, and David Mark Johnson and wife, Denise, of Sugarland; grandchildren, Alex Johnson, Brittany Johnson, Tiffany Johnson, and Gavin Dane Roden-Johnson; brother Thomas Cashen; sister, Beth Foster; mother-in-law, Grace Warren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

For those who wish, memorials may be sent to the Ben Rogers "I Have a Dream" program, 595 Orleans, Ste 418, Beaumont, TX 77701 or the Renovation Fund for St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, 700 Jefferson, Beaumont, TX 77701.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to her physicians, Dr. Robert Birdwell, Bonnie and the staff at Texas Oncology, and friend and physician, Dr. Daniel Harmon, to Brenda Honeycutt of Southeast Texas Hospice, and friends and prayer partners beyond enumeration.

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Anonymous December 11, 2008

Dr. Johnson & Mrs. Grace Warren, Abbie & I are so sorry for the loss of your wife and daughter in law. We just pray for your comfort at this time and if we can do anything, just let us know. Sincerely, Abbie & Jean Baradar Abbie's Imports##imported-begin##Abbie & Jean Baradar##imported-end##

Anonymous November 24, 2008

Earl, Dustin and Hunter: Carol was such a loving, vibrant person. You were all so very fortunate to have had her in your lives. Gary and I have known and loved her for over fifty years since she was eight years old. Our thoughts and prayers are with##imported-begin##Gary and Grace Shessler##imported-end##

Anonymous November 24, 2008

I cannot put into words what our freindship of 54 years has meant to me. She is an inspiration to all who has known her. Her love for her family is the ultimate.She was so roud of her three sons and their families.I have been so blessed to have had##imported-begin##Jane Quinn##imported-end##

Anonymous November 24, 2008

I was blessed to have known Carol for over 20 years. She was so much a part of my life and I will miss hearing the smile in her voice. I look at her picture everyday at my desk and think of all the wonderful memories we have had together. Please know that##imported-begin##alyce alter##imported-end##

Anonymous November 22, 2008

Dear Earl, Dustin, Hunter and David. Even though we have met your mother personally a few times but each time we met her, she always seem to be such a vibrant, intelligent and grateful person. In fact I wish she was a student in dental school. During o##imported-begin##Chaeho kim##imported-end##

Anonymous November 21, 2008

Dr Johnson, During the many years that I have known you, what was most evident was the Love You shared with Carol. It is truly inspirational, and it is the gift of that Love that shall see You through these difficult times. You and your Family will be i##imported-begin##John Fehrenbacher##imported-end##

Anonymous November 21, 2008

Know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of loss. Carolyn was my MaryKay second cousin and we played together as children growing up. May God comfort you and your entire family during this difficult time. Jerome and Mary##imported-begin##Jerome & MaryKay Feyes Thies##imported-end##

Anonymous November 21, 2008

Dear Earl, Grace and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of dear, sweet Carol. I know that she was the light of your lives. We all have a very strong, kind, bright light on our side in heaven. My prayers will continue for you and your family ##imported-begin##Mary Behun##imported-end##