Leevy Johnson. She had a beautiful spirit and always kind and personable. I love you and miss you Doris. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7, Ret-MSG Tammy Harrison-Edwards & Family Extending sincere condolences to the family of Doris Wright Johnson! May God continue to bless you and hold each of you in the hollow of His Hands, With sadness we offer our sincere condolences to the family of this beautiful and caring lady. My condolences to Johnson family I am very sry to hear about ur wife/mother my prayers are with you and your family . May God provide you with the strength and comfort needed during this time. Leevy was heavily involved in South Carolina politics as a registered Republican who advocated for the two-party system and voter registration. John Crocker Jr. February 16, 2023 (54 years old) View obituary. May God grant you peace and comfort during these difficult times. She was a remarkable women, a rock in a weary land, and a woman who made a lasting contribution to the entire Columbia community and the state of SC. My dear darling classmate, Delta Sigma Theta Soror, and line sister. MAY GOD BLESS THE LEEVY-JOHNSON FAMILY. Funeral arrangement under the care ofLeevy's Funeral Home, Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel 1831 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201. To I.S., George, Chris, the grandchildren and every other member of the Leevy-Johnson Family. May warm loving memories always fill your hearts. Know that were praying for your strength during this difficult time. May you take comfort in fond memories and in the abundance of love surrounding you in this most difficult time. Well done my good and faithful servant. Our prayers are with you and your family always. Remember, when someone we love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. But I grew up and live on Germany Street, which is also the street that Doris grew up on. Dorothy Hollis. You were a vital support when our mother passed and our prayers are with you! Often times afforded me off campus entertainment opportunities and we remained in contact over the years. I PRAY GODS LOVE & PEACE SURROUNDS YOU ALL DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. Doris retired after 31 years of service to Benedict and at her passing was a member of their Board of Trustees. Ms. Doris I will miss our talks at the front gate at Benedict and that beautiful smile , Our prayers are with you all. Obituaries | Leevy's Funeral Home Temple of Service Services Resources Covid-19 Obituaries CURRENT OBITUARIES Note: Please use search terms separated by comma (ie: mary, smith) to search by obituary name and content. May the final paragraph from When Great Trees Fall by Maya Angelou deliver a sense of peace as the poem states that When great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for your peace and comfort. Though there are no words to ease your pain, remember that he is now in heaven, in Gods loving arms where he is now at peace. May the lord comfort all of you in this difficult time. I will be praying for the entire Leevy Johnson family. My prayers and sympathy to you and your family. Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to each of you during this difficult time of loss. My sincerest condolences to the Leevy family. Our prayers are with you today and always. What a beautiful servant inside and out. My deepest condolences to the Leevy Johnson family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. It was a sincere pleasure to meet Mrs. Johnson and have conversations with her. R.O. We had a great work relationship during our tenure at Benedict College. They existed. I remember with great fondness having lovely conversations with her when she attended ABA Board of Governors meetings with you. Leevys Funeral Home in Columbia 1831 Taylor St Columbia, SC 29220 (803) 771-7799 Click to show location on map Zoom About Leevys Funeral Home The caring burial directors at Leevys Funeral Home provide specialised funeral services designed to satisfy the needs of each family. Wishing the family strength and peace during this time of sadness. My condolences to the Leevy Johnson family. I will miss you and I cannot thank you enough for the impact you and your family had on me through my journey at Benedict College. Rufus & Kemolet Sims Mitchell Be comforted knowing that as a believer with faith in Jesus Christ, that although shes absent from her body, now, Doris Wright Leevy Johnson is present with the Lord. And may your fond memories of her sweet legacy of love and warmth bring you joy. My deepest thoughts and prayers to the family. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time but rememberJoy Comes in the Morning. Sending love and Prayers to the Leevy/Johnson/Wright Family. She truly let her works be her testimony. My deepest condolences to the family of Doris L Johnson. She was a very sweet lady. After completing Hampton Institute, Mr. Leevy returned to Columbia and opened the Leevy Department Store on Washington Street, where he specialized in custom clothing and dry goods. She and IS pick my family up for my fathers funeral. May GOD provide you the Wright and Levy-Johnson family with ALL that you need during the transitioning of Mrs. Doris Wright Levy-Johnson and your bereavement. And God shall wipe away tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. May the peace and favor of God be with you and on you during this time. May you find comfort in your fond memories and the promise of the Resurrection. My condolences to Pastor Chris, I.S., George and family. She will be missed. my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family Mrs johnson.mother taught me at webbed high school back in the 60th. May he give you the strength to sustain you as you take heart in the days , months and Doris was such a beautiful lady with a kind heart and loving spirit. We are here for you and we are sending you love, light, and strength during this challenging time. Doris was a very sweet person and had a beautiful smile. I am saddened by the passing of my colleague, Doris Wright Leevy Johnson. Peace of the Lord Be With You. She was known as "Dab" to her family. Viewing was held on Friday, February 24th 2023 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel (1831 Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201). Im in shock and grief stricken over the passing of Doris. My prayers and condolences to the family. I. S., George, Chris & the entire Leevy Johnson family, words seem inadequate to express how deeply sorry I am to hear of your loss. Our sincere condolences to the Leevy Family and Funeral Staff. Doris and I had close family ties. Your email address will not be published. Much love to you all. Will be missed by everyone. The Raines Family Sunday deepest condolences to the leevy- Johnson family. May God grant each of you strength to endure this difficult time. years to come / in all of your special memories of her . May God shower you with strength and comfort! . We have always found Mrs. Johnson to be a very delightful and engaging person that wore a beautiful smile and spoke very encouraging words to all that she met. Connie. Mrs. Johnson will be missed. Mr&Mrs Brian(Melissa( Spruell. I found Doris to be a beautiful spirit always. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. 21 Verses 1 to 4 To view the home-going celebration of life for Mrs. Doris Wright Leevy Johnson, please clink the link below. I met Mrs. Johnson in 2002 @ Benedict College where as I served the Office of Institutional Advancement under the Vicce President/my other Mother, the Late Barbara C. Moore. Columbia, SC. I came to know and love her when she became an owner in the Blue Ribbon Taxi Company. My condolences goes out to the entire family. Please know that God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform. Please know that your ABA family stands ready to support you. We pray that God gives the family strength during this time. May you continue, my brother, to richly blessed for now and henceforth and forever more. Terutha Sims While teaching at C. A. Johnson, Doris was one of my most outstanding students in grade 12, whom I admired as a beautiful, studious, courteous, young lady destined to become successful in life. Sending our love and sincere condolences to the entire Leevy family! We know she will be dearly missed. Again, My most heartfelt prayers & condolences to the Leevy-Johnson family, Love you guys. She pinned me. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you Mr. Johnson, George,Chris, the entire family and the Leevys Funeral Home family. Gods peace and comfort to the Leevy Johnson Family. Pray you fine sweet peace in the time she was with us in this life. Love letter to my teacher, Miss Wright (Mrs. Leevy-Johnson), To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Martha Draft, Sending our sincere condolences to your family. To my childhood friend, I S Leevy Johnson, may you find comfort in all the love and support that you and your family received during your sadness and loss of your dearly departed. Hold onto His unchanging hand for He will never leave or forsake you! God bless, Nelson and Pam Geter. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and love at this time of sorrow. Leevy's is trading on reputation and sits comfortably on past laurels. Send an Inquiry. You always recognized or found me just to talk and to offer constant encouragement. What a shock for my family and me to have learned of the death of Doris. We will keep you all in our prayers, thoughts and well be praying that God gives you all peace that surpasses all understanding. From 2006 to 2009, Brian was the Assistant Managing Director. John P.Cardillo Naples, Florida, Linda and I extend our profound condolences upon the passing of such a beautiful and accomplished lady. Marva Whaley Perry. Leevy's Funeral Home was founded in 1932 by Mr. and Mrs. Mr. What a beautiful and giving woman of God. Doris was a wonderful person. Our deepest and sincere sympathy go to the Leevy Johnson family. Write your message of sympathy today. May God bless you and keep you close during this time and beyond. Keep You!!! Truly resting in His arms. To the Leevy Johnson family: we offer our sincere sympathy and condolences for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you! I pray that the Lord gives you the strength you need during this time. The Baptist Ministers Wives and Ministers Widows Alliance of Greater Columbia and Vicinity extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Doris Wright Leevy Johnson. We also offer funeral pre-planning and carry a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns and burial containers. She was my big sister and later my Soror. My sincere condolences to her family. Leevy Johnson would host. After graduating, he attended Bethel in. We pray Gods blessings, comfort and peace upon you and your family as you go through this difficult time. The funeral home was Leevy's home, place of business, and the center of his political actions. Deepest Condolences, A soul that sought the best for all whom she encountered. I remember her well and fondly. Such a beautiful flower has been added to the heavenly garden. Kingdom. Its been many years since Doris and I met and talked. Will be missed by everyone. Please accept our sincere condolences on your familys loss. We shared so many special moments over the years that I will forever cherish. We love you! My deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Leevy Johnson family and the Leevys Funeral Home family. From the children of Rev. What can impact she had on my life! I did not know of her passing as I was away at the time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief and beyond. My her spirit live on. We love you all! We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the entire Leevy family. My condolences to your family for your loss. I extend my sincere condolences to the Johnson family for the loss of your cherished loved one. She cared for us to be not just better but the best. Johnsons transition. during this very difficult time. To the Johnsons family, we the members of the Benedict College National Alumni Association is thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. She will forever live in our hearts and memories. We are so sad to hear about the loss of Mrs. Leevy Johnson. I know that GOD IS ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE. Leevy's Funeral Home is expanding after more than 90 years in business. Naomi Hall. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Tammy Harrison Edwards & Family She was such a beautiful and loving lady that embraced the world with Grace, a beautiful smile and so much love. A visitation will be Friday, March 3, 2023 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Elmwood Funeral Home, 5750 Hwy 277 South. The Tarrant, Brown , Addison Family.Our Deepest Condolences To The Leevy Johnson Family.Our Hearts Are So Heavy For You All. Bringing a moment of unity, love, and support for families, during a moment of loss and sadness, is why Leevys Funeral Home continues to serve Columbia, Midlands and the entire state of South Carolina. Our sincerest condolences to IS and the Leevy Johnson family. Our deepest condolences extended to the Leevy Johnson family through this time of bereavement. OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE LEEVY JOHNSON FAMILY. I was sad to hear of her passing. Family. Mine with Doris was her being the first female to warmly extend her welcome to me being new in Columbia in the mid 70s by taking me to lunch . Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Sharon Renee Blocker Johnson (Columbia, South Carolina), who passed away at the age of 55, on February 20, 2023. We are very saddened by her passing and our deepest condolences to the Leevy Johnson Family. My heartfelt condolences go out to her beautiful family. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Johnson family. Unfortunately I am presently in Brooklyn, New York. She lead a Legacy and will be greatly missed. Our Fathers worked together for a while. May her memory, be eternal. His life was celebrated by friends, family and the former President of the United States, Barrack Obama with his family by his side. We are praying for you all and we love you dearly. Doris Wright Leevy Johnson was one of the kindest human beings I was ever blessed to meet. My condolences to the Johnson family. gracious and delightful person that always had a smile on her face. Offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial for free. In His Care!!! Dear I.S., Chris, George and the Leevy Johnson family. I will truly miss you and carry you in my heart. and the entire Jefferson family , From our family and church family, we send our deepest sympathy and sincere prayers to Mr. Take your rest now and be at peace with God, the Father, Jesus, the Son, and the host on Holy Angels. We will miss you Doris. 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