Emily Marie Johnson, a young resident of Lakeland, Tennessee, tragically passed away on August 21, 2024, at the age of 21. Born on May 29, 2003, in Southaven, Mississippi, Emily was known for her work as a self-employed independent contractor. Her untimely death has left her family and community in mourning.
A visitation and celebration of life funeral service for Emily is scheduled to take place at Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home in Hernando, Mississippi. The visitation will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024. Emily is survived by her parents, Heather Marshall and Chuck Johnson, as well as her siblings and extended family members.
Friends and community members have expressed their sorrow and condolences on social media. Glenda Guest Smallwood wrote, "So young!" while Kathie Perry added, "My prayers for the family. She was so beautiful and so young!" Another well-wisher, Ron Scott, commented, "My sincere condolences and prayers to the family."
Emily’s passing is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. The community has rallied around her family during this difficult time, offering support and prayers as they navigate this tragic loss.