Carol K Johnson

A Mass of Christian Burial for Carol Kennedy Johnson, age 80 of Gainesville, FL will be held on Tuesday December 12, 2023, at Notre Dame Church in Ogdensburg at 1:00PM with Rev. Jude Nnadibuagha officiating. Calling hours will be held prior at Fox & Murray Funeral Home from 11:00AM- 12:30PM. Burial will follow the service at the Notre Dame Cemetery in Ogdensburg. Mrs. Johnson passed away on Saturday (Dec 2, 2023) at her home in Gainesville, FL surrounded by her loving family.

Surviving are her children Curtis (Julie Woodward) Johnson of Gretna, NE, John (Heather) Johnson of Gainesville, FL, Donald (Cathy) Johnson of Spring Hill, FL; two brothers John Kennedy of Hammond and Paul Kennedy of Heuvelton; three sisters Kathy (Steve) Bateman of Lisbon, Mary Jane (Michael) Lesperance of Ogdensburg and Patricia (Steven) Smithers of Ogdensburg; 21 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews & cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband Nelson Johnson; a son Karl Johnson, two daughters Lynn Vonarx and Dianna Sassatelli; and a brother James Kennedy.

Carol was born on February 25, 1943, in Buffalo, a daughter of the late Curtis & Anita (Rumble) Kennedy. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy High School and continued her education at Richland Nursing School in New York City where she received her registered nursing degree. She later continued her education and obtained her doctorate degree in psychology.

Carol worked as a registered nurse at several locations over the years and later became a visiting psych nurse until her retirement in 2013. She was an active church member in Port Richey delivering sacraments to those that were house bound. In her spare time, Carol enjoyed swimming, traveling in her RV and spending time with her family.

Memorial contributions can be made to a Breast Cancer Fund of your choice. A reception will be held following the burial at the Knights of Columbus in Ogdensburg. Condolences and fond memories can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.