Janet Elizabeth Johnson

July 17, 1944 - October 7, 2016

Janet Elizabeth Johnson was born on July 17, 1944 in Vallejo, California. She went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on October 7, 2016 at the age of 72 after a lengthy illness. Janet grew up in Vallejo, but spent her teen years in Oakland graduating from Oakland High School in 1963. After attending Merritt College in Oakland she received a certificate in Early Childhood Education, then moved to Wisconsin where she earned her Practical Nursing Diploma from Madison Area Technical College. She put her training to use working with handicapped adults. In January 1979, Janet returned to Napa to be closer to family members, she continued to work as an L.V.N. in nursing homes. She had a great love for all children, but especially her grandchildren, Jessica and Jeremy. She used her skills as a seamstress to make amazing clothes, costumes and security blankets. Her family has always been important to her. Besides her family and friends, Janet had a deep love for animals. She also enjoyed country and gospel music. For many years she attended Grace Church of Napa Valley where she was involved in various children’s ministries and childcare. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Manny; her grandchildren, Jessica Dudley and Jeremy Dudley; her brother Chester Johnson of Texas; her sister-in-laws, Shirley Johnson and Vera Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews along with great nieces and nephews. On Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. a service will be held at Grace Church (3765 Solano Ave. in Napa) to celebrate her life.