Obituary for Dionne D. Johnson
Dionne Delynne Johnson was born February 29, 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan;
Beloved daughter of Shirlee Harry and Donald Johnson. She graduated from Kent
Occupational High School in 1986. As a resident of Grand Rapids, MI she worked in
several di-erent places in the food service and hospitality industry until she was no
longer able. She departed this life February 26, 2023, surrounded by her mom and her
daughters.
DeeDee, as we know and call her, accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan. DeeDee loved to dress and
look nice. Raven made sure she had all the trending hairstyles. DeeDee loved being
around her family and her grandchildren. We all remember her beautiful smile and
laughter at all our fun family gatherings.
DeeDee leaves to cherish her memory: Mother: Shirlee (Calvin) Harry, Daughters: Ciara
Sanders, Raven Sanders, Trineesia Sanders, Grandchildren: Christian Sanders, Micah
McDonald, Madison Sanders and Mason Lambert of Grand Rapids, MI. Siblings:
Stephanie (Michael) Brown, Traci Johnson, of Grand Rapids, MI, Van (Pamela) Pollard of
Flint, MI, Micherrie Johnson, Arrieal Johnson of Grand Rapids, MI and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and a very special uncle, Edward “Butchie” Bates who loved her
dearly as well too. DeeDee was preceded in death by her father Donald Lewis Johnson.
The family expresses our sincerest gratitude to Golden Years Personal Care Home of
Muskegon, MI for their kind support and care of our dear loved one
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