Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Johnson of Pelham, Alabama passed away on January 7, 2021 at the age of 67. She was born on September 1, 1953 in Demopolis, Alabama to the late Glynis Hewett-Johnson, and late Clayton Bradford Johnson. She is preceded in death by her brothers Clayton and Thomas Johnson.
Liz earned her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama, and continued on to earn her master’s degree in education, also from the University of Montevallo. Liz enjoyed a thirty-year teaching career at The Montevallo Middle School in Shelby County Alabama. After her retirement she continued her professional development training, keeping her teaching license current. Her next career move took her to the Shelby County Retired Educators Association, where she worked as a beloved and passionate employee. Additionally, she worked as a Poll Worker during Shelby County Alabama elections for over ten years. Liz was a passionate member of the Democratic Party and volunteered for the Shelby County Democrats for many years.
Liz was a devoted member of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Indian Springs, Alabama. She loved her church family and volunteered as a greeter and counter. She and Trish also volunteered to drive the “mercy wagon” (drink golf cart) during the annual church “Golfing for God” golf tournaments. Always upbeat, caring, thoughtful, honest, and happy, with a beautiful smile and aura she brought much joy to her church family, and all whose lives she touched. Liz had a great spirit of adventure, loved to travel and she and Trish enjoyed many adventures together. She loved the beach and traveled to Gulf Shores as often as possible. To say Liz was an avid Alabama fan would be an understatement! She loved her Alabama football, and she and Trish held season tickets, never missing a game! Although Liz was no stranger to the NFL, she also loved her New Orleans Saints!
Liz will be missed by all who knew and loved her, but most importantly her remaining family members: Wife, Trish Johnson, Sister-in-law, Pam Sloan, Niece, Sharon Johnson, Nephew, David Johnson, Grand Niece, Caroline Watson, Son and Daughter in Law, Josh & Phillisa Johnson and their children, Christopher, Samantha, & Zachary. Not to be forgotten are her beloved four-legged children, dog, Brody, and Cat, Sophie.
The Memorial Service celebrating Liz’s Life will be live streamed on Friday the 15th of January from St. Francis of Assisi at 2pm. Please join us. https://www.facebook.com/saintfrancisindiansprings/
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In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.
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