Alene was born in Tampa on February 7, 1931, graduated from Hillsborough High School, attended FSU where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She earned her Master’s degree from USF, was a health educator for March of Dimes and executive director of the Life Enrichment Center in Tampa. Alene was a charter member of Forest Hills United Methodist Church and a past president of North Tampa Civitan.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Alene was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred F. and Geraldine Hendry and her brother Al Hendry (Keene). She is survived by her sons Alex (Michele d) and Evan (Elaine), four grandchildren, Pauline, Kyle (Miranda), Ken, and Ellen, five great grandchildren, Andrew, Kira, Isabella, Isla, and Maverick, niece Laurie Garvey (Charles), and Cousin JoAnn Cremata.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday August 27 at Forest Hills United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in the name of Alene Johnson to Forest Hills United Methodist Church 904 W. Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 or the charity of your choice.
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