Janet A. Johnson

Janet A. Giles Johnson of Dover, DE, passed away suddenly on April 9, 2015. Janet was born December 18, 1942 in Nyack, NY to the late Austin Giles and Florence Giles (Brown). After graduation from Nyack HS, Janet attended Hampton Institute (now University). Following graduation Janet returned to New York to teach Business Education at Nanuet HS and Rockland Community College, while pursuing a Masters Degree at Hunter College. Marriage to Edward Johnson, USAF, necessitated many moves both stateside and overseas. Janet continued her teaching career with Central Missouri State U., US Department of Defense, the Overseas Division of Texas Community College, and Boardentown High School, NJ, after finally settling in Dover, DE. Janet retired from Delaware State U. where she was the Assistant to the Dean of Student Services; Director of Student Activities; DSO for the Department of Immigration and Naturalization Services; and Advisor to the International Student Association, where she founded PINNACLE Honor Society. Janet also participated in the Dover Parent Teachers Organization, Band Boosters, and Girl Scouts. As a semi-retired person, Janet continued to serve as the Director of Acolytes, member of the Dover Air Force Base Chapel Bell Choir, usher, and occasional vacation bible school teacher and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary (DAVA). As a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Janet served on multiple committees; and held the office of Corresponding Secretary. Most recently Janet volunteered her time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate representing children in the Family Court system. Janet remained true to the Blue & White (Hampton U.) and served as Dover Alumni Chapter President of the National Hampton Alumni Association for more than 20 years. Most important was her love of family. Janet is survived by the most important person in her life, her daughter Lady J. Johnson (Dover); sister, Jocelyn Lawson and niece, Marcella Lawson; sister-in-law, Carolyn Giles; step-sisters, Patty Robinson and Brenda Robinson; brother-in-law Daniel Lawson; half-brothers, Altemus Jr. and Roger Brown; half-sister Laura McLarty; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Janet is pre-deceased by two brothers, Arnold & Eugene Giles; sister-in-law, Margaret Giles; nephews Eugene Jr. and Tod Giles; step-mother, Norma Giles and step-father, Altemus Brown, Sr.. It is obvious that throughout her life Janet’s knowledge and guidance has had a profound impact on many people, young and old. She was a no-nonsense person and was always available for guidance which was always given with a smile and laugh and with your best interest in mind. Janet’s personality and spirit is indelible. Until we meet again, we will hold her in our hearts. Funeral arrangements for Janet A. Giles Johnson: Saturday April 18th 2015. Calvary Assembly Of God, 1141 East Lebanon Rd., Dover, DE 19901, http://www.calvarydover.org/. Viewing - 11AM; Funeral Service immediately following at Noon. Burial at Sharon Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com/ In lieu of flowers donations are welcomed to Hampton University in her memorial. Donations can be made online at DONATETO.HAMPTONU.EDU or call the office of Alumni Affairs at 757-727-5425. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janet A. Johnson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Janet A. Johnson

December 18, 1942 - April 9, 2015