Pearl Frances ( Freeman) Johnson 91, of Meriden, CT, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Westfield Care and
Rehab Center. She was born on December 20, 1928 in Saxe, Virginia, to the late Moses and Lorraine (Small) Freeman. Pearl was employed by Bailey's Laundry, Eyelet Specialty, International Silver Company and Masonic Hospital until her retirement. She always looked forward to preparing meals for her beloved family. In her spare time she also enjoyed gardening and sewing. Pearl was affectionately known as, "Poopsie," by her late husband. She was married to the late Gilbert T. Johnson Sr., for 55 years. She leaves to
cherish her memory, four sons: Gilbert T. Johnson Jr. of Meriden, CT, John H. Johnson of Meriden, CT, Jerome H. Johnson (Melissa) of Meriden, CT, and Norman G. Johnson (Bonnie) of Middletown, CT; three daughters: Catherine E. Johnson of Carrollton, GA, Norma C. Palmares (Diego) of Bristol, CT, and Dorothy L. Johnson of Meriden, CT; 45 grandchildren, 81 great-grandchildren,
15 great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a sister, C atherine Gohl and two daughters Arline F. Ford and Pearl O. Febles.

Services will be held at Mount Hebron Baptist Church, 84 Franklin St., Meriden, CT 06450. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday January 9, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and attend her memorial service at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, 817 Old Colony Rd., Meriden, CT 06450. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Smith-Ruzzo Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden. To send an online expression of sympathy please visit www.smithruzzofuneralhome.com .

Flowers in memory of Pearl Johnson may be delivered directly to Mount Hebron Baptist Church, 84 Franklin St., Meriden, CT.