SR0652 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Naidene Johns, who passed away on March 9, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Naidene Johns was born on October 4, 1927, in Stoddard, Missouri; she was the daughter of Garnett and Virgie May (McFerron) Ramsey; she married Calvin E. Johns on March 5, 1947, in Alton; and

WHEREAS, Naidene Johns had worked during her life for Owens-Illinois Glass and Merle Norman Cosmetics; she also sold Watkins and Shaklee Products; and

WHEREAS, Naidene Johns was a member of the Heartland Quilter and belonged to several bowling leagues, including the O-I Ladies Bowling League; and

WHEREAS, Naidene Johns enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking for family gatherings and holidays; and

WHEREAS, Naidene Johns was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her son, Terry Lynn Johns; her grandchildren, Jimmee and Adam Johns; and her siblings, D.J. Ramsey and Thelma Hannon; and

WHEREAS, Naidene Johns is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Pat Johns, Danny Johns, Randy and Rebecca Johns, Steven Johns, and Scott and Jean Johns; her grandchildren, Jason Johns, Lindsey Johns, Patrick (Stacy) Johns, Stephanie (Jay) Sinclair, Lauren Johns, Sam Johns, and Aryn (J.C.) Bierbaum; and her 5 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn, along with her family and friends, the passing of Naidene Johns; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Naidene Johns as an expression of our sympathy.