Bernadine Johnson Obituary

I am so sad to learn that Mrs. Johnson has passed away. Twenty years ago, unreal? She was a great person, principal, and friend. I had the utmost respect for her. She commanded it and she got it! She held us accountable as teachers and other professionals at Caroline High School as we engaged in a positive learning environment for the students. There was a welcome door for parents as well as she made herself available to them.

To the Family, Thank you for sharing Mrs. Johnson with us. She worked tirelessly in the vineyard. Mrs. Johnson, you will be always remembered! The time seem short; but God had it all under control. Loving submitted, Karen

Ms. Johnson may your soul have peace and rest in heaven.

Mrs. Johnson was a great principal and will be missed greatly. She also wanted all of her "kids" at Henrico High to do their best.



Class of 1989.....

Mrs. Johnson may be gone, but she will always live in my heart. I can still hear those words "Get back to class" "Keep it moving" in my head. Mrs. Johnson was hard on us and I never understood why back then, but now I know. She had a reason. She wanted us to succeed in life. She will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Johnson family.



Class of 1994

My deepest condolences are expressed to the Johnson family. Ms. Johnson was a role model to many and provided all of her students with guidance and determination that was needed. She was the perfect example of what a strong African American woman could and should have been .She will be missed. Class of ’94.

GIVE HONOR TO GOD. MRS.JOHNSON WAS A STRONG BLACK WOMEN THAT WE COULD LOOK UP TOO. SHE GAVE ME HOPE,DREAMS

RESPECT AND LOVE.WITH EACH PASSING DAY, THINGS WILL BECOME EASIER. THERE IS TREMENDOUS SUPPORT BEHIND YOU TO DAY AND ALWAYS.



WITH LOVE, TAMARA LESTER

CLASS OF 1992

(HER FAVORITE STUDENT)

To the family of Mrs. Johnson I pray that God will keep you in your time of sorrow. Mrs. Johnson helped alot of students get to where they are today and for that she will never be forgotten. She will be truly missed.



Henrico

Class of '88

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Johnson. I am very saddened by the news of her passing. As a former student of Henrico High, I remember a strong, no-nonsense woman who expected only the best from her students and did not settle for anything less. Mrs. Johnson has been an inspiration to me as well as many others. We will miss, and may God bless those you left behind.



Tulesha Smith, (Richmond,VA)

Class of 92'

My prayers go out to the family of Mrs. Johnson. I really admire her for all the time and years of hard work she put into keeping her students on track.

Class of 92'

I extend my deepest sympathy to the Johnson family. I pray that the comfort of God will fill your hearts in your lost. Mrs. Johnson was a strong leader who impacted the lives of many students.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

May God bless Mrs. Johnson's family. She was at Henrico High at the right time and displayed the type of leadership that the students needed at that time.

As a former President of the Henrico County Civic League, we marched from Pine Camp Park to Henrico High on May 17, 1987 to demand that African American High School Principals be appointed in Henrico County. Mrs. Johnson was appointed in late June of 1987 to Henrico High. God is good and he heard our pleas. Thank God for Mrs. Johnson and I am sure that she touched the lives of many young people including my youngest daughter who attended there under her administration.

Mrs. Johnson, may you elevate to the heights that we all pray to reach now that you have left this plane.

May strength and harmony keep your family, that they may carry on your legacy.

Mrs. Johnson was not just the principal of Henrico High School, but the backbone that kept students in check, while giving us just enough freedom to grow into responsible young adults. A strong female role model for all to witness, she held us to high expectations and accepted nothing less than the very best from all of her students; she even made the "knuckle-heads" pay respect. I'll never forget her strong presence or the "golf-cart" from which she commanded, "Keep moving! Keep moving!" between classes. (We'll never forget that!) Like a sergeant in the military, Mrs. Johnson kept us in check and never let us half-step. Thank you Mrs. Johnson for holding the standards high. We'll never forget you.



Love Always,

Sharonda Tabb Hurt

Class of '92

I believe that I speak for the many by stating that Mrs. Johnson was such an outstanding principal who helped to shape the lives of all that walked the halls of Henrico High. Rest in peace Mrs. Johnson for you lead a fruitful life. It's now time to reap the harvest of your labor. You were very much loved and respected and will never be forgotten.

Always,

The Class of '92

My prayers and thought go out to the Johnson family. Mrs Johnson will be truly missed. She was the BEST priciple in the world. Class of 92' loves you!

You helped shape us as teenagers to become the adults we are today. I’m sorry you’ll never know how much of an impact you actually made in our lives. Some teachers and faculty you forget through the years but we never forgot you. You displayed discipline, intelligence, honor and class…I thank you and hope GOD greets you by saying well done my child for you ran a diligent race. I pray the peace and grace of GOD comforts your family through their lost.



Grier Dabney

Class of 92

My prayers go out to Mrs. Johnson's family. I will never forget seeing Mrs. Johnson walking the halls at Henrico and the advice she gave me when I was a student. Shelby Barber Latney, Class of '92.

My name is Roshonda Tabb and I am a member of the class of 95'. Words cannot express how much Mrs. Johnson meant to me and the other students at Henrico High School. Her boldness and dedication to students will always be remembered. Mrs. Johnson thank you so much for all that you have invested into Henrico County Public Schools, the students at Henrico High School, but most importantly to me. You will always be remembered. "For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." Psalm 100:5



Rest with the angels,



Roshonda S. Tabb

Guidance Counselor

Newport News Public Schools

My thoughts and prayers go to the Johnson family. Mrs. Johnson was a wonderful person who touched anyne who knew her. My senior year at Henrico was a very difficult time and Mrs. Johnson was there helping me hold my head up and never let me give up hope. Mrs. Johnson inspired so many students to better themselves. She will truely be missed.

My deepest thoughts go to the Johnson family. Mrs.Johnson was not only my principal but my mothers ( Gail Lowry school nurse) guardian angel. She helped me and my family thru very hard times. Mrs.Johson you gave me my back bone my first year of high school. You are always in my prayers!!

LOVE ALWAYS, Ryan

My thoughts and prayers are with the Johnson family. I'm a former Henrico student and a witness to Mrs. Johnson's dedication to Henrico. God Bless



-Kristina Bigby

Henrico C/O '95

UVA C/O '99

Let's rejoice in the Lord! I was one of Mrs. Johnson's students that gave her a lot of trouble during her days at Henrico High. But for all the the trouble I gave her, she just gave me solid advice, needed discipline, and a sense of purpose for my life. Thanks to Mrs. Johnson I graduated from college, hold a masters degree and now in law school. I guess trouble do pay off when Mrs. Johnson is involved. I will miss you, but I will never forget you, ever! Vernida R. Chaney, Henrico High School Class of 1995

To the Johnson family, I wish to express my deepest sympathy. Mrs. Johnson and I worked together when she was at Henrico High School and I was at central office. She was quite a lady with her own special flair. She wanted her students to succeed and they did. The flowers on campus looked beautifully during her administration. Take your rest, Bernadine, and thanks for inspiring others to succeed.

Sincerely,

The Diggs Family

I will like to extend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Johnson's family. As a principal, Mrs. Johnson had a major impact on my life. She will always hold a special place in my heart. Latasha Heath Brown Henrico Class of 1993

Please know you all are in the prayers of my family. Mrs. Johnson made a significant impact in my life as a professional role model.



Henrico - Class 93/UVA - Col. 97

As a former student of Henrico High School, I wanted to extend my sympathies to the Johnson family. Mrs. Johnson brought order & discipline to Henrico, and made it a much better place to learn. I will always thank her for that. We were lucky to have her.

Suzanne (Harris) Rosser, c/o 1989

I would like to express my sincerest sympathy for your loss...My heart does ache for your family...I pray that as time goes by the pain in your heart is replaced with pleasant memories...May God forever bless and keep you in the palms of his hands...From Gloria Hackett Howell, Former MWC Upward Bound Student of Dr. Venitta McCall

Dr. McCall, my sincere sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your sister, Mrs. Bernadine Johnson. My mother and I are deeply saddened and may God give you peace and sustain you and your family during this difficult time.

May God continue to bless your entire family during this time of bereavement.



Freda Barner-Bishop, Mother of your former student Pamela Barner at Henrico High School

May the Lord welcome Mrs. Johnson, for she has gone home. She shaped many of our lives during our younger years at Henrico High. She will always be remembered.

Henrico Class of '93