* deceased
May 2, 1945 - February 18, 2020
Rep. Linda Kay Pennell Johnson, 74
Daughter of; * Donald and * Ruth Smith Pennell
She was a graduate of A. L. Brown High School's Class of 1963, where she played varsity basketball and was a cheerleader. She continued her education following high school and became a computer analyst. Early on, she was a great supporter and advocate for the Dixie Youth Baseball program in Kannapolis and many other community endeavors. She was known as "second mom" to many neighborhood kids and school friends when her sons were growing up, and doors at the Johnson home were always open. Linda served eight years on the Kannapolis School Board prior to her election to the N.C. House of Representatives in 2000. She was a lifelong advocate for K-12 education and was dubbed as the "Education Legislator." She was known as one of the most influential and respected members of the N.C. House, serving as senior appropriations chair and co-chair of the joint education oversight committee. She was instrumental in the creation and development of the N.C. Research Campus. She represented House District 82 and was serving her tenth term in office at her death. She was known for being a selfless public servant, role model, advocate, mentor, and fighter for her constituents. She leaves an honorable legacy of courage and civility and a reputation of never backing down on her values. Linda was a member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church, where in earlier years she taught Vacation Bible School, Mission Friends, and GAs. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was dearly loved by her family, friends and colleagues. Her warm smile, congeniality and unconditional love will be greatly missed.
Brother: * David Pennell
Sister-in-law: * Dean Pennell
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: * Hugh and * Inez Johnson
Son: * Ben Johnson [ 2019 ]
Husband of 56 years: Ronnie Roger Johnson
Sons: Roger Johnson - Byron Johnson
Grandchildren: Regan Johnson - Linzi Johnson - Sawyer Johnson - Wesley Johnson - Tyler Johnson - Sydney Johnson - Chloe Johnson
Daughter-in-law: Lori Johnson
Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Ed and Timisha Johnson Robinette
Nephews: David Pennell and Darryl Pennell
May 2, 1945 - February 18, 2020
Rep. Linda Kay Pennell Johnson, 74
Daughter of; * Donald and * Ruth Smith Pennell
She was a graduate of A. L. Brown High School's Class of 1963, where she played varsity basketball and was a cheerleader. She continued her education following high school and became a computer analyst. Early on, she was a great supporter and advocate for the Dixie Youth Baseball program in Kannapolis and many other community endeavors. She was known as "second mom" to many neighborhood kids and school friends when her sons were growing up, and doors at the Johnson home were always open. Linda served eight years on the Kannapolis School Board prior to her election to the N.C. House of Representatives in 2000. She was a lifelong advocate for K-12 education and was dubbed as the "Education Legislator." She was known as one of the most influential and respected members of the N.C. House, serving as senior appropriations chair and co-chair of the joint education oversight committee. She was instrumental in the creation and development of the N.C. Research Campus. She represented House District 82 and was serving her tenth term in office at her death. She was known for being a selfless public servant, role model, advocate, mentor, and fighter for her constituents. She leaves an honorable legacy of courage and civility and a reputation of never backing down on her values. Linda was a member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church, where in earlier years she taught Vacation Bible School, Mission Friends, and GAs. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was dearly loved by her family, friends and colleagues. Her warm smile, congeniality and unconditional love will be greatly missed.
Brother: * David Pennell
Sister-in-law: * Dean Pennell
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: * Hugh and * Inez Johnson
Son: * Ben Johnson [ 2019 ]
Husband of 56 years: Ronnie Roger Johnson
Sons: Roger Johnson - Byron Johnson
Grandchildren: Regan Johnson - Linzi Johnson - Sawyer Johnson - Wesley Johnson - Tyler Johnson - Sydney Johnson - Chloe Johnson
Daughter-in-law: Lori Johnson
Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Ed and Timisha Johnson Robinette
Nephews: David Pennell and Darryl Pennell
* deceased
May 2, 1945 - February 18, 2020
Rep. Linda Kay Pennell Johnson, 74
Daughter of; * Donald and * Ruth Smith Pennell
She was a graduate of A. L. Brown High School's Class of 1963, where she played varsity basketball and was a cheerleader. She continued her education following high school and became a computer analyst. Early on, she was a great supporter and advocate for the Dixie Youth Baseball program in Kannapolis and many other community endeavors. She was known as "second mom" to many neighborhood kids and school friends when her sons were growing up, and doors at the Johnson home were always open. Linda served eight years on the Kannapolis School Board prior to her election to the N.C. House of Representatives in 2000. She was a lifelong advocate for K-12 education and was dubbed as the "Education Legislator." She was known as one of the most influential and respected members of the N.C. House, serving as senior appropriations chair and co-chair of the joint education oversight committee. She was instrumental in the creation and development of the N.C. Research Campus. She represented House District 82 and was serving her tenth term in office at her death. She was known for being a selfless public servant, role model, advocate, mentor, and fighter for her constituents. She leaves an honorable legacy of courage and civility and a reputation of never backing down on her values. Linda was a member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church, where in earlier years she taught Vacation Bible School, Mission Friends, and GAs. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was dearly loved by her family, friends and colleagues. Her warm smile, congeniality and unconditional love will be greatly missed.
Brother: * David Pennell
Sister-in-law: * Dean Pennell
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: * Hugh and * Inez Johnson
Son: * Ben Johnson [ 2019 ]
Husband of 56 years: Ronnie Roger Johnson
Sons: Roger Johnson - Byron Johnson
Grandchildren: Regan Johnson - Linzi Johnson - Sawyer Johnson - Wesley Johnson - Tyler Johnson - Sydney Johnson - Chloe Johnson
Daughter-in-law: Lori Johnson
Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Ed and Timisha Johnson Robinette
Nephews: David Pennell and Darryl Pennell
May 2, 1945 - February 18, 2020
Rep. Linda Kay Pennell Johnson, 74
Daughter of; * Donald and * Ruth Smith Pennell
She was a graduate of A. L. Brown High School's Class of 1963, where she played varsity basketball and was a cheerleader. She continued her education following high school and became a computer analyst. Early on, she was a great supporter and advocate for the Dixie Youth Baseball program in Kannapolis and many other community endeavors. She was known as "second mom" to many neighborhood kids and school friends when her sons were growing up, and doors at the Johnson home were always open. Linda served eight years on the Kannapolis School Board prior to her election to the N.C. House of Representatives in 2000. She was a lifelong advocate for K-12 education and was dubbed as the "Education Legislator." She was known as one of the most influential and respected members of the N.C. House, serving as senior appropriations chair and co-chair of the joint education oversight committee. She was instrumental in the creation and development of the N.C. Research Campus. She represented House District 82 and was serving her tenth term in office at her death. She was known for being a selfless public servant, role model, advocate, mentor, and fighter for her constituents. She leaves an honorable legacy of courage and civility and a reputation of never backing down on her values. Linda was a member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church, where in earlier years she taught Vacation Bible School, Mission Friends, and GAs. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she was dearly loved by her family, friends and colleagues. Her warm smile, congeniality and unconditional love will be greatly missed.
Brother: * David Pennell
Sister-in-law: * Dean Pennell
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: * Hugh and * Inez Johnson
Son: * Ben Johnson [ 2019 ]
Husband of 56 years: Ronnie Roger Johnson
Sons: Roger Johnson - Byron Johnson
Grandchildren: Regan Johnson - Linzi Johnson - Sawyer Johnson - Wesley Johnson - Tyler Johnson - Sydney Johnson - Chloe Johnson
Daughter-in-law: Lori Johnson
Brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Ed and Timisha Johnson Robinette
Nephews: David Pennell and Darryl Pennell
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