In Memory

Laura Hanna (Johnson) - Class Of 1946

Laura Hanna (Johnson)

Laura Johnson, nee Hanna, was born September 11, 1928 in Glendale, California, the daughter of Howard and Margaret Carnes Hanna. She passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness in Sun City West, Arizona on March 3, 2022. She is at last again with her loving spouse, Harvey, who passed away in 2013.

Laura grew up in South Pasadena and graduated from South Pasadena High School in 1946. She attended UCLA and was in the Delta Delta Delta sorority during her time there. Laura met Harvey Johnson in California after he returned from World War II, finished college and was in between jobs. They were married in Columbia, South Carolina in 1951. After their marriage, Harvey began a 13-year career with Lock Joint Pipe Company and Laura 'settled in' as a housewife. The moved 17 times in 16 years, at times living in South Carolina, Venezuela, Michigan, Canada, Oklahoma, and Colorado before building a home in Norfolk, Nebraska in 1967. They had four sons, Richard (Sherry), Robert (Hope), Kenneth (Connie), and Donald (Maria); nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Laura was an active member in each Presbyterian Church they joined and always served with a loving heart. She served in many positions including prayer teams, Presbyterian Women, Stephen Ministry, and for several years delivered Meals on Wheels. She always arrived early and ready to do what was needed. She touched many people during her life and was fun, loving, and gracious. She was a devoted spouse and mother, an avid golfer, loved playing bridge and enjoyed her time with family and friends.

In 1993, Laura and Harvey began a gradual move to Sun City West and became full time Arizona residents in 2002. She loved Sun City West and was a member in the Desert Palms, Presbyterian Church. Laura was residing at Grandview Terrace at the time of her death.

Laura was preceded in death by her spouse, Harvey; her parents; a half-brother and two half-sisters. She is survived by her four sons and their spouses, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Norfolk Daily News, March 10, 2022