I had the privilege of meeting Danetta Tennille Johnson sometime in the 1990’s. We met at a coffee house on Coventry that’s not there anymore. Soon thereafter, we became friends as she also opened up about herself which only brought my respect. Besides being a beautiful women of color, she was so intelligent. Coming from poverty, living in the projects somewhere between east 40th and Central and Woodland Avenues, she attended a nearby Cleveland Public High School. Though I don’t know the name of that school, she graduated first in her class and delivered the Valedictorian address. She shared that she wanted her mother to attend and proudly watch her daughter, but her mother was an alcoholic and showed up drunk. Tennille, as many called her, was a person of strong values. She worked for the USPS and quit after attending an internal event where the speaker used racist language in their talk. After quitting, she filed a lawsuit, perhaps Federal, against the USPS which was summarily dismissed. (We know how those things go!) She also worked for Child Services which was difficult for her because of all the child abuse she witnessed. Although still married, by my view, she lived as a single woman with grown kids, and owned her own home and car. And if you ever saw her drive, well, she kinda drove fast. She was an avid baseball fan. She’d watch it a lot on TV. And she was a great cook. Over the years, we kept loosely in touch. She knew where I lived and occasionally would drop by. Somehow, we made virtual contact in late 2020. It might have been around Thanksgiving as I remember her saying that Dana was coming up to visit. She also shared that she did a lot of babysitting for her grandkids which I replied made sense as she was a very “motherly” type of person. She asked me to call and I did. She shared that she’d moved far away. As she never mentioned anything about her health, it came as a huge surprise that she passed not that long after – January 1 of ’21. Just one more person who will miss her … Ted

Rest in peace dear friend

Dee you will be missed. We worked together at county and shared many good times then and afterwards. She had a great sense of humor and shape wit. RIP Friend - gone too soon

Love you my friend

Jenny, my dear friend. We lost touch with each other. Life just kinda got in the way. We spent our teens together, hanging out and having fun. We even tried starting a band. I can't believe you are no longer with us. But my friend, we will meet again. Love you girl. Wishing your family peace and understanding.

Danette you always were a lady and very friendly towards me a long time friend I’ll always remember your smile and your kind ways I already miss you, it’s not good bye Jenny but I’ll see you later my friend?

In memory of Danette Tennile Johnson, Duane Stewart lit a candle

MY SINCERE CONDOLANCES TO THE JOHNSON FAMILY. REMEMBRIES ALSWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART

To the family of Danette, you have my condolences and prayers; I was blessed to meet her working for the Postal Service (Diversity Development Committee). She will missed by many, her love for people, culture and the community seems unmatched.

My deepest condolences to the family. Jenny was a very kind person and I’m blessed to have known her. My fondest memories were from my childhood but I ran into her often shopping out in the Mentor area where we would stand holding our bags updating each other on how the family was doing. May you find peace in knowing she is in a better place without pain and suffering. With love, Maranda

Wishing the entire family prayers of comfort during this difficult time...Rest In Peace

Auntie Jenny your heart is so pure. I will continue to make you proud and follow your advice to command my destiny and to read!!! You are so loved. ?

My heart goes out to the my great niece Damiya and the entire family with love my deepest sympathy.

I will truly miss my friend she was a strong courageous beautiful woman inside and out we met at the post office on the diversity team and our friendship continue throughout the years even after leaving the state of Ohio we still remains In contact with each other. I thank God for the opportunity to share life experiences with this phenomenal woman Rest in peace my friend

There is an Egyptian proverb that says that we die twice. Once when we transition from this life and again when our name is no longer remembered by our loved ones. Remember to speak Danette's name and share happy memories of her life. She lives on through you.

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the Johnson family on their loss, Danette was a intelligent sweet wonderful woman, we attendant East Tech together although she was 2 years ahead of me we became friends and maintain contact off and on over the years she will be missed.

I want to express my sincerest condolences to the family. Auntie Jenny was family to me. She was quiet, meek, and hilarious at the same time; but she definitely say what she was thinking, out loud (lol)! I will truly miss her. Love you all and keeping you lifted in prayer. May the Lord give you peace, comfort, and strength during this time.

Hey auntie Jenny dis your nephew Datwon. I love you. I miss you already! You made our family a whole with the things we went through in our life’s you was the person that kept this family together. We gone keep that up. Ima miss you

In memory of Danette Tennile Johnson, Deneen Wiggins lit a candle

Auntie you meant so much to a lot of people. You are truly missed :( You were an angel to all of us, without hesitation or questions you were there no matter what. I will cherish every moment that I was able to share with you. I love you beyond words, my heart is heavy but I know you wouldn’t want me sad. I will be strong and hold our family together.

My heart is broken, no amount of words can say exactly what I am feeling. My only hope and belief is that we will see each other again Love you David

We were friends from the day we met in 1984. We shared a lot, laughed a lot - and talked politics a lot. You were the smartest person I met at USPS. Your care for others and integrity were exemplary. You will be missed and I miss you already. See you on the other side.

Sending my sincere condolences to family and friends. Danette was a great person and co-worker. She will be missed.

RIP, You Shall be miss Danette and may God bring peace to family & friends ..

Danette a WONDERFUL MOTHER SISTER AND FRIEND BEST GRANDMOTHER!! YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. FAMILY PLEASE EXCEPT MY CONDOLences just remember her SPIRIT WILL NEVER DIE. HER MEMORIES WILL LAST A LIFETIME LOVE ALWAYS VALERIE LEDWELL BROWN

In memory of Danette Tennile Johnson, Kenneth White lit a candle

May the family find comfort in the Lord's grace and mercy as you celebrate your love one's life.

My prayers and condolences to the family.

My condolences to you all. I will kept you in my prayers.

My condolences to the family. May God be with you during these difficult times.

My condolences to my friend ???☯️

The Shelton and the Hall familly were privelged to know.Jenny through the Allison family. Her beauriful smile will always be remembered by our family. Rest in peace dear friend .

In 1973 Danette stole my bag of potato chips in an effort to get a shy guy's attention. This evolved into a teenage romance and a subsequent lifetime friendship. Although our lives took different paths we stayed in touch. Rest peacefully, my friend. Ps. Your Browns made it to the playoffs! Vic

In memory of Danette Tennile Johnson, Donald Biggins lit a candle

In memory of Danette Tennile Johnson, Gwen Winters lit a candle

My name is James dubose Danette was a very good dear friend of mine and my family God bless her and I give her and her family all my love James dubose and family ???????❤️

Missing you, mommy.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. I will like to say even though jenny was not related to me by blood, I still thought of her and her family as one. I remember when her and my mom would play cards me and Dana would be so happy because we knew we was going to play barbie all night long lol. I remember how when I use to spend the night at her house she would make me feel so welcomed and treated me like one of her kids. I remember her smiling all the time, I can still hear her laughter. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

My condolence to Jenny family. Family is one thing that Jenny strongly believes in family always come first. When I heard of Jenny illness and passing my heart drop, I could not stop crying. I began reminiscing about the good times we had together,it made me laugh and smile. When we were younger we use to go to the dance club on the weekend , at one club if you were on the floor dancing they might throw money down from the DJ area, me and Jenny would hit the floor and start putting money in our bra, that was a lot of fun. Jenny also like playing cards every time she would get a ace of club she would say puppy toes. Jenny had a nick name for me, she would call me merks, because of the Lucy show one of the lady name as Ethel Merks. Jenny was a good friend and would reach out to help any if she could. She had a loving and caring heart.may her family find comfort in knowing that she is at peace with God, my she rest in peace.

Sending my deepest condolences to your family. I’ll always remember your beautiful smile and laughter it’s always lights up the room. You will live forever in our hearts.

Im sending My heart felt condolences in the loss of your loved one, Danette Johnson. Jenny was a class mate of mine from East Tech High School.

Jenny, l will always remember your kind, sweet, precious spirit. You always knew what you wanted and went for it. Rest in peace.

Jenny, when l think of you, l remember your kind, sweet, precious spirit. You were not only beautiful, but smart as well; and always knew what you wanted out of life. You went for it and it happened. I will always remember you. Rest in peace.

My condolences to the family gone to soon my prayers are with you continuously with love Rina and Johnny Booker.

I love you auntie miss you already

Dear the Johnson family sorry for your lost stay strong

Words fail to express my sorrow for your loss. Please know I am with you through this difficult time.

Auntie Jenny You’ll be truly missed.. Forever in our hearts ♥️ The real meaning of a beautiful soul true angel on earth..

I love you so much auntie Jenny I can’t believe you really gone doesn’t seem real

I Love you aunt Jenny. We will meet again.

Dear Dana and Family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, wife, queen, and matriarch! Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5 Peace be with you and the family. With love, Frances and Reginald Stanfield

Mom, we will miss you and always love you.

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