ZOE LAVONNE JOHNSON Zoe Johnson, 63, was called to her eternal home from her residence in Cumberland, Iowa on Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Zoe Lavonne was born the daughter of Garland L. and Florence (Wahlert) Nelson in Atlantic, Iowa on April 8, 1946. She was raised where the family farmed two miles south of Brayton, Iowa. She graduated with the Exira High School Class of 1964. Zoe was married to Larry "Truck" Johnson on February 15, 1965 in Red Oak, Iowa. The couple raised a family of four sons while they farmed in the Cumberland area until Larry's retirement. Following his passing, for the past number of years she managed the Senior Haven Meal Site in Cumberland. She also wrote a popular, weekly editorial for the Anita Tribune. Southwest Eight Congregate Meal Sites recently recognized her for gracious, volunteer work. Zoe had a great love for her grandchildren and was like a grandmother to many of the neighborhood kids. She will be remembered for her love of the Lord, her joyful outlook, the bright colors that she enjoyed wearing and the flowered car she drove. Her family comments with smiles, "When we would enter a large group of people, we could always spot Mom right away." Zoe's survivors include her four sons: Ted Johnson and wife Angie of Cumberland, Tony Johnson and wife Heather of Ankeny, Andrew Johnson and wife Kara of West Des Moines, and Alex Johnson and wife Angie of Atlantic. Grandchildren include Cody, Cole, RaeAnn, Hannah, Josiah, Moriah, Micah, Alec, Kailey, Daniella, Téa, Eden, Korbin, and Sophie. Siblings include two sisters, Lois Claassen and husband Richard of Fort Pierce, Florida; Joyce Lutz and husband John of Des Moines; one brother Jerry Nelson of Atlantic; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry, and her brother Leon Nelson.Funeral Information Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. C. G. Lindeman will officiate. There will be a family visitation from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, also at Rolands. IN REMEMBRANCEZOE JOHNSONBorn April 8, 1946In Atlantic, IowaENTERED INTO REST At her home in Cumberland, IowaApril 29, 200963 years and 21 daysFUNERAL SERVICETen thirty on the morning of Saturday May 2, Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic, IowaOFFICIATINGC.G. Lindeman of Griswold, IowaMUSICAL SELECTIONS"The Old Rugged Cross""In Daddy's Hands"SINGERBill KragelundKEYBOARDRaeAnn JohnsonBEARERS Ted Johnson Tony Johnson Andrew Johnson Alex Johnson Cody Johnson Cole Johnson Josiah Johnson FLOWER COMMITTEEJack and Janet Erickson Mike and Donna BrahmsINTERMENTThe committal service will take place at Reno Methodist Cemetery Cumberland, Iowa Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic. C. G. Lindeman will officiate. There will be a family visitation from 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, also at Rolands. The committal service will be at Reno Methodist Cemetery in Cumberland. Roland Funeral Service of Atlantic is caring for Zoe's family and the arrangements. Condolences may be left in her guest book at the Roland website www.rolandfuneralservice.com.LUNCHEONFollowing the funeral service, Zoe's family will join friends for a luncheon at the Cumberland Community Building.For area church and cemetery directions, please click here:Church DirectionsCemetery Directions

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