“Granny” was born and raised in Chicago by her parents James and Dorothy Carr along with her younger brothers James and Richard. After attending nursing school in Champaign, IL, she moved to Collinsville, IL, raising her family of 4 children, Calvin (Monica) Morris, Shelley Morris, Robin Morris, and Tara Morris.
She worked for years for the Visiting Nurses in East St. Louis, IL before retiring to Savoy, IL with her husband John Johnson. She spent her final years living in Belleville, IL.
“Granny” is survived by her husband, 4 children, brother Richard, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 3 nephews. She was greatly loved and will be terribly missed.
Memorials are appreciated to the Southwestern Illinois Visiting Nurse Association. Condolences may be expressed online at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring with details to be determined at a later date.